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Case Report: Lacosamide unmasking SCN5A-associated Brugada syndrome in a young female with epilepsy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

During the intravenous lacosamide infusion, the patient developed sudden cardiac arrest caused by ventricular arrhythmias necessitating resuscitation. Of note, the patient had a family history of sudden cardiac death.

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Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

Explanation: Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition. Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. Start with a Free Trial.

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Dark Side of the Moon

EMS 12-Lead

Furthermore, there was no family history of early CAD, MI, or sudden cardiac death. Cardiology admitted him for observation with plans for next-day coronary angiogram. He reported to EMS a medical history of GERD only. V4 – the ST segment is baseline with an associated wider, and taller, T wave. 1] Driver, B.