What is Brugada syndrome?
Brugada syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening heart rhythm condition (arrhythmia) that is sometimes inherited.
People with Brugada syndrome have an increased risk of irregular heart rhythms beginning in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles).
Treatment of Brugada syndrome includes preventive measures such as reducing fever and avoiding medications that might trigger the arrhythmia. Some people with Brugada syndrome need a medical device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Brugada syndrome often doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms. Many people with Brugada syndrome don't know they have it.
Signs and symptoms that may be associated with Brugada syndrome include:
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Gasping and labored breathing, particularly at night
- Irregular heartbeats or palpitations
- Extremely fast and chaotic heartbeat
- Seizures
Causes
Brugada syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder.
In Brugada syndrome, a change in these channels causes the heart to beat too fast, creating a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular fibrillation).
As a result, the heart doesn't pump enough blood to the rest of the body. An irregular rhythm that lasts for a short time can cause fainting.
Sudden cardiac death can occur if the irregular heartbeat doesn't stop.
Prevention
If someone in your family has Brugada syndrome, genetic testing can be done todetermine if you have, or are at risk of, the condition.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brugada-syndrome/symptoms-
causes/syc-20370489
