Key result
Brugada syndrome is an inherited arrhythmogenic disorder responsible for 4-12% of all sudden deaths, characterized by a distinct ECG pattern and best treated with an implantable defibrillator.
Population
Patients with Brugada syndrome or sudden cardiac death with structurally normal hearts
Design
Review
Authors
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Reinforces ICD as mainstay for Brugada syndrome; leaves open refinement of risk stratification in asymptomatic carriers.
Brugada syndrome is a significant genetic cause of sudden cardiac death in patients with structurally normal hearts, for which ICD implantation remains the most effective preventive therapy.
Juang et al. (2004) conducted a review in Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is an inherited arrhythmogenic disorder responsible for 4-12% of all sudden deaths, characterized by a distinct ECG pattern and best treated with an implantable defibrillator.
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