The Brugada syndrome.
Brugada syndrome is a recognized cause of sudden cardiac death worldwide. An inherited ion channel abnormality produces abnormal repolarization leading to characteristic ST-segment elevation in precordial leads V1 to V3 and a pseudo right bundle branch block on electrocardiogram. Only recently has medical therapy and management been defined to allow for athletes to lead healthy lifestyles. This article provides a concise review of the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and therapeutic options for the sports medicine team.
Drifmeyer
Erin B
EB
Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Services, Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA.
Batts
Kenneth B
KB
D002037:Bundle-Branch Block / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013178:Sports Medicine