Title of article :
A Lucky Accident: Brugada Syndrome Associated with Out-ofHospital Cardiac Arrest
Author/Authors :
Lee, Michelle T. Department of Internal Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center at the Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, Texas, USA , Marah, Naddi Department of Internal Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center at the Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
Abstract :
About 350,000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) occur yearly in the United States. Unfortunately, even with treatment
from emergency medical service (EMS) staff and hospitalization, only 12% survive past discharge for multiple reasons. Classically,
Brugada syndrome (BrS) initially presents as a new syncopal episode in young males without obstructive coronary artery disease
(CAD). However, in this case report, a patient who emergently presented with a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
challenges the stereotypical presentation. Despite successful stent placement for relatively minor obstructive CAD, new
ST-segment elevations appeared on electrocardiogram (ECG) and persistent ventricular fibrillation arrests may signify an
additional underlying pathology of BrS.
Keywords :
Brugada Syndrome , Cardiac Arrest
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology
