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Brugada Syndrome

Brugada Syndrome – Symptoms & Treatments | SingHealth

Brugada Syndrome - What is it for

What is Brugada syndrome?

Brugada syndrome is a heart condition with abnormal ECG patterns and arrhythmia risk | SingHealth

Brugada syndrome is a genetic disease in the heart's electrical system with abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) finding and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death from life-threatening arrhythmias. It is diagnosed by specific abnormalities on the ECG.

At the cellular level, tiny pores, called ion channels, on each of these cells direct the electrical activity of the heart. In Brugada syndrome, a defect in these sodium channels causes episodes of abnormal electrical function leading to potentially fatal arrhythmias.

Brugada Syndrome - Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Brugada syndrome?

​Most Brugada syndrome patients remain asymptomatic. 

If present, symptoms include:

  • Heart palpitations
  • Sudden loss of consciousness
  • Sudden cardiac death

Brugada Syndrome - How to prevent?

How is Brugada syndrome prevented?

​There is no prevention for Brugada syndrome. Screening of immediate family members will help to identify individuals at risks and lifestyle modification advice can be given.

Brugada Syndrome - Causes and Risk Factors

Brugada Syndrome - Diagnosis

How is Brugada syndrome diagnosed?

Diagnosis typically starts with a physical examination by a doctor, assessing your medical history and conducting routine tests. Other tests recommended may include:

Brugada Syndrome - Treatments

How is Brugada syndrome treated?

There is no specific treatment for Brugada Syndrome.

Lifestyle modifications include avoidance of drugs which may potentially result in arrhythmias, proper treatment and control of fever, avoidance of excessive alcohol or large meals, maintaining good hydration and electrolyte balance.

Brugada Syndrome - Preparing for surgery

Brugada Syndrome - Post-surgery care

  • Updated on 2017-05-07T16:00:00Z

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