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Brugada (brew-GAH-dah) syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening heart rhythm condition (arrhythmia) that is sometimes inherited.
People with Brugada syndrome have an increased risk of irregular heart rhythms beginning in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles).
Treatment of Brugada syndrome includes preventive measures such as reducing fever and avoiding medications that might trigger the arrhythmia. Some people with Brugada syndrome nee...
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Brugada syndrome often doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms. Many people with Brugada syndrome don't know they have it.
Signs and symptoms that may be associated with Brugada syndrome include:
A major sign of Brugada syndrome is an irregular result on an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Brugada syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder. Each beat of the heart is triggered by an electrical signal made by special cells in the right upper chamber of the heart. Tiny pores, called channels, on each of these cells direct this electrical activity, which makes the heart beat.
In Brugada syndrome, a change in these channels causes the heart to beat too fast, creating a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular fibrillation).
As a result, the heart doesn't pump enough blood to the res...
Treatment for Brugada syndrome may include medication, catheter procedures or surgery to implant a device that controls the heartbeat. Brugada syndrome treatment depends on the risk of having a serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Being at high risk involves having:
If you have Brugada syndrome but no symptoms, you may not need specific treatment because the risk of a serious irregular heartbeat is likely low. However, a health care provider might recommend taking steps to reduce the risk of irregular...
If someone in your family has Brugada syndrome, genetic testing can be done to determine if you have, or are at risk of, the condition.
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