Brugada pattern exposed with administration of amiodarone during emergent treatment of ventricular tachycardia

Brugada pattern is a well-known pathological finding on electrocardiogram (ECG) which increases the likelihood of cardiac arrest due to ventricular arrhythmia. These cases generally present in younger patients without evidence of an electrolyte abnormality, structural heart disease, or cardiac ischemia. In many instances, this pattern is either hidden on initial presentation or presents as an incidental finding on an EKG. Often times the Brugada syndrome leads to sudden cardiac death or more rarely can be unmasked with a class 1A or 1C anti-arrhythmic agent.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research