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.

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Oxford Medical Case Reports
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2025-12-18
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https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omaf301
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Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
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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.

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