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This article reviews recent published data on the use of programmed electrical stimulation (PES) for risk stratification and identification of high-risk patients in Brugada syndrome.
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Does programmed electrical stimulation improve risk stratification for sudden cardiac death in patients with Brugada syndrome?
Does programmed electrical stimulation improve risk stratification for sudden cardiac death in patients with Brugada syndrome?
This review discusses the controversial role of programmed electrical stimulation in identifying high-risk patients with Brugada syndrome who have not had a documented cardiac arrest.
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Uncertainty persists on PES for SCD risk stratification in Brugada syndrome; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Brugada syndrome (BS) is a cardiac disorder characterized by typical electrocardiographic findings (type 1 Brugada ECG); it is associated with a high risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to ventricular fibrillation (VF). Risk stratification is still challenging, especially in cases in which a history of cardiac arrest or VF has not been documented. The role of programmed electrical stimulation (PES) for risk stratification remains controversial. In this article, I will review recent published data on the use of PES in the identification of high‐risk patients and discuss the value of PES for risk assessment in BS.
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Masahiko Takagi (2013) conducted a review in Brugada syndrome. Programmed electrical stimulation (PES) was evaluated on Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to ventricular fibrillation (VF). This article reviews recent published data on the use of programmed electrical stimulation (PES) for risk stratification and identification of high-risk patients in Brugada syndrome.
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