Brugada Syndrome Triggered by Fever
Author Information
Author(s): Ozeke Ozcan MD, Aras Dursun MD, Geyik Bilal MD, Deveci Bulent MD, Selcuk Timur MD
Primary Institution: Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey
Hypothesis
Can fever induce electrocardiographic changes similar to Brugada syndrome?
Conclusion
The electrocardiographic anomalies associated with Brugada syndrome can appear during fever and resolve when the temperature normalizes.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with fever and characteristic Brugada pattern on ECG.
- The electrocardiographic changes resolved when the patient's temperature returned to normal.
- The study highlights the temperature dependency of the ionic mechanisms in Brugada syndrome.
Takeaway
When someone has a fever, their heart's electrical signals can look different, like a condition called Brugada syndrome, but this goes away when they cool down.
Methodology
Case report of a 33-year-old man with fever and electrocardiographic changes.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
33-year-old male with no significant cardiac history.
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