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Hyperthermia and ST Elevation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She has not yet been seen by electrophysiology or had further genetic testing for Brugada syndrome. As for our patient, on discharge, her EKG had completed returned to her baseline morphology and she has been doing well in follow-up. Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. Fever and Brugada syndrome.

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

J Electrocardiology 45 (2012):433-442. Regardless of further evaluation, she should avoid bradycardia, AV nodal blockers, Na channel blockers, and fevers. --If Thus, Brugada is the likely diagnosis _ A very nice explanation of this is given in the document quoted below on current ECG criteria for Brugada pattern.