Key result
Brugada syndrome can present with persistent ST elevation on ECG that mimics acute myocardial infarction.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of recognizing Brugada syndrome as a differential diagnosis for ST elevation to avoid inappropriate thrombolytic therapy.
May prompt consideration of Brugada syndrome in ST-elevation cases to avert misdirected therapy; case report leaves open broader diagnostic implications.
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the most alerting situations in emergency department. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most important diagnostic tools and the decision about thrombolytic therapy is usually based upon ECG findings when clinically suspicious. However, ST segment elevation is not always equivalent to acute myocardial infarction. We present a rare syndrome whose ECG shows persistent ST elevation not related to AMI.
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Choi et al. (2003) conducted a case report in Brugada Syndrome (n=1). Brugada Syndrome was evaluated. Brugada syndrome can present with persistent ST elevation on ECG that mimics acute myocardial infarction.
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