Unraveling an uncommon encounter: hypokalemic periodic paralysis with Brugada phenocopy amidst hypokalemia

This case highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of hypokalemic periodic paralysis, offering critical insights into recognizing and managing such conditions in clinical practice.The case also demonstrates the importance of identifying reversible electrocardiogram changes like Brugada patterns, aiding in differentiation from persistent arrhythmias and avoiding unnecessary interventions.

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European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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2025-02-07
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https://doi.org/10.12890/2025_005195
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Ion channel regulation and function
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This case highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of hypokalemic periodic paralysis, offering critical insights into recognizing and managing such conditions in clinical practice.The case also demonstrates the importance of identifying reversible electrocardiogram changes like Brugada patterns, aiding in differentiation from persistent arrhythmias and avoiding unnecessary interventions.

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