Hyperkalemia-induced Brugada pattern with electrical alternans.
The Brugada syndrome is a genetic disease (mutation of the SCN5A gene) that predisposes to syncope and life-threatening sudden cardiac death. The case highlights the importance of recognizing hyperkalemia, as potential triggers of the acquired Brugada sign with electrical alternans.
Cardiovascular Institute, First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning Medical College, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, China. liurenguanglaoshi@126.com
Renguang
R
Liu
Qinghua
Q
Chang
D053840:Brugada Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged