Diagnosis and management of Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Flecainide challenge in a patient with unexplained ventricular fibrillation: a case report
This case underscores the importance of considering Brugada syndrome in patients with unexplained ventricular fibrillation, emphasizing the utility of the flecainide challenge test for accurate diagnosis when characteristic ECG findings are not evident.A multidisciplinary approach, including timely diagnosis, appropriate ICD implantation, and patient education, is critical in managing high-risk occupations to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Authors
- Hyeon Jeong Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9998-3988)
- Jiwon Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7098-3546)
- Jae Jin Kwak
- Kyu-Yong Ko
- Hyun Cho
- Sung Eun Kim
- Sung Woo Cho
Institutions
- Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oxford Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omaf301
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00