Why the study?
Guidelines suggest AF increases arrhythmic death risk in BrS based on limited data, leaving risk stratification of BrS patients with AF controversial.
Does the presence of atrial fibrillation increase the risk of arrhythmic events in patients with Brugada syndrome?
Does the presence of atrial fibrillation increase the risk of arrhythmic events in patients with Brugada syndrome?
Atrial fibrillation in Brugada syndrome is not universally associated with an increased risk of arrhythmic events, challenging previous guideline assumptions, though regional differences exist.
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AF does not significantly raise arrhythmic risk in BrS overall; challenges prior assumptions and supports region-specific risk research.
Tian et al. (2020) studied this question.
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