Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners

Bader G. Alreshidi; Elizabeth Winokur

Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners

Bader G. Alreshidi
, Elizabeth Winokur

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Abstract

Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a less known cardiac condition which falls into the category of a channelopathies. BrS has been diagnosed for more than 2 decades. Currently BrS remains a major cause of sudden cardiac death in young adults who have no known abnormal heart structure. Nurse practitioners’ awareness of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care is essential for maximizing patient outcomes.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
State	Published - Feb 1 2018

Keywords

Brugada syndrome
channelopathies
electrocardiogram
sudden cardiac death

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Cardiology
Nursing

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