Brugada syndrome during physical therapy: a case report
2008
Brugada Syndrome During Physical Therapy: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Frölke Jan Paul M, Bruggeman Almar WA, Klomp Frank PAJ, Smeets Joep LRM
Primary Institution: University Hospital Nijmegen
Hypothesis
Can strenuous physical therapy unmask Brugada syndrome in patients with complex regional pain syndrome?
Conclusion
Strenuous physical therapy may lead to syncope in patients with Brugada syndrome, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of hyperventilation and syncope.
- Electrocardiography showed a Brugada-like pattern.
- A cardioverter defibrillator was successfully implanted.
Takeaway
A young man fainted during physical therapy because of a heart condition called Brugada syndrome, which can cause serious heart problems.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's history, treatment, and outcomes.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
41-year-old Caucasian male.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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