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Brugada syndrome causes 4 to 10 sudden deaths per 10000 inhabitants per year in areas like Thailand and Laos, and an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator is the only proven effective therapy.
This review summarizes the genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Brugada syndrome, highlighting that ICD implantation is the only proven effective therapy.
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ICD remains sole proven therapy in high-burden regions; leaves open optimal risk stratification and preventive strategies.
Josép Brugada (1999) conducted a review in Brugada syndrome. Automatic cardioverter-defibrillator was evaluated. Brugada syndrome causes 4 to 10 sudden deaths per 10000 inhabitants per year in areas like Thailand and Laos, and an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator is the only proven effective therapy.
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