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Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

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This is the proposed mechanism of precipitation of arrhythmias in Brugada syndrome during febrile episodes. There is a potential risk for drug challenge in that life threatening ventricular arrhythmias could be precipitated. This leads to shortening of action potential duration. With proper precautions, risk can be reduced.

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Important Normal Values for ECG

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Measurement of QT interval is very important, as QT prolongation can predispose to serious, life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. QT prolongation leads to torsades des pointes, which is a very serious arrhythmia. PR segment elevation and depression can occur in atrial infarction and pericarditis. to 0.43, normal range.