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Clinical presentations leading to arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Methods Patients were retrospectively evaluated between January 2012 and June 2020. Clinical contexts leading to diagnosis were SCD in 3 (6%), ventricular arrhythmias in 15 (29%), chest pain in 8 (15%), heart failure in 6 (12%) and familial screening in 20 (38%). Significant right ventricular involvement was an exclusion criterion.

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Seizure in a 30 something

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

There are a number of things to look for in an ECG that can hint at arrhythmia as the cause of an apparent seizure. The patient did not have a positive family history of epilepsy, sudden cardiac death (SCD) or recurrent syncope. Below are some of the conditions to be aware of: Preexcitation Brugada syndrome.

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A man in his 70s with weakness and syncope

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. Prior to Mizusawa's study, it was thought that the incidence of syncope, arrhythmia, or SCD in this cohort was low [7].

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Hyperthermia and ST Elevation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.

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A young F is hyperthermic, delirious, and dry: Fever-induced Brugada? Diphenhydramine toxicity? Tricyclic?

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J Electrocardiology 45 (2012):433-442. Fever not only unmasks a Brugada-type electrocardiogram (ECG) but also increases the risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation (VF) or sudden cardiac death. Bayes de Luna, A et al. years and 71.6% (67 of 88) were men. y (3 of 88, 43.6 ± 37.4