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Abstract 4139677: A rare case of ventriculobronchial fistula caused by an epicardial defibrillator patch

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Background:Epicardial patch defibrillators (EPDs) were commonly implanted in the 1990s for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. This case highlights such a scenario.Case:A 75-year-old female with a history of cardiac arrest 30 years ago presented with shortness of breath and left leg swelling.

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Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

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Brugada syndrome is thought to account for about one fourth of sudden cardiac deaths in individuals with structurally normal heart. Even though mutations in other channels have been described in Brugada syndrome, only those in SCN5A gene are considered to be definitely disease causing. mV or R/q ≥ 0.75.