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What is Brugada Syndrome?

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 Cardiologist, and  Genetic Counsellor, discuss a genetic cardiac condition called Brugada Syndrome.

 Cardiologist, and  Genetic Counsellor, discuss a genetic cardiac condition called Brugada Syndrome.

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Featuring Dr. Andrew Krahn, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist, and Julie Hathaway MSc, CGC, CCGC, Genetic Counsellor

Duration: 3 minutes, 22 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Andrew Krahn, Cardiologist, Vancouver, BC

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Brugada Syndrome

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1

Brugada is a condition that affects the heart by delaying the electrical signals to the front of the heart.

2

Brugada can be diagnosed by having an EKG.

Explanation:

The main test for Brugada syndrome is as an electrocardiogram (ECG).

3

Brugada is seen equally in men and women.

Explanation:

Brugada syndrome occurs 8 to 10 times more frequently in men than in women.

4

Patients often do not feel any symptoms at all with Brugada.

5

The delayed signal and subsequent abnormal heart rhythm can cause Brugada patients to have fainting spells, seizure, collapse or die suddenly, most often at rest or in their sleep.

6

Brugada can sometimes run in families, although not always.

Explanation:

This is why it's important for patients who have known relatives with Brugada to have genetic testing done.

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