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Laszlo Littmann1, William C Bock2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Cocaine intoxication can cause a temporary Brugada pattern on ECGs in asymptomatic individuals. This case highlights "brugadaphobia," the unfounded fear of sudden cardiac death, and the challenges in managing such patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Clinical Toxicology
Background:
- Brugada pattern on electrocardiograms (ECGs) is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death.
- Cocaine use is known to cause various cardiovascular complications.
- The Brugada pattern can be transient and induced by certain factors.
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