Brugada syndrome mimicking acute coronary syndrome.
This report describes a 42-year-old man with Brugada syndrome (BRS) mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Chest pain, near-syncope, and electrocardiographic changes were thought initially to be due to ischemia. Cardiac catheterization was performed. The coronary arteries and left ventricular function were normal. Careful review of his electrocardiogram suggested a diagnosis of BRS. BRS may be confused with acute coronary syndrome; early recognition of this syndrome is essential, as implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy may be life-saving.
Yousef
Samir Edward
SE
Department of Medicine and the Department of Cardiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA. YousefSE@evms.edu
Herre
John M
JM
D000328:Adult; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome