Brugada Syndrome

Synonyms

Brugada ECG Pattern

Brugada Syndrome 1

Brugada Type ECG Pattern

ECG Pattern, Brugada

Right Bundle Branch Block, St Segment Elevation, And Sudden Death Syndrome

Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome

Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome

Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS)

An autosomal dominant defect of cardiac conduction that is characterized by an abnormal ST-segment in leads V1-V3 on the ELECTROCARDIOGRAM resembling a right BUNDLE-BRANCH BLOCK; high risk of VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA; or VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION; SYNCOPAL EPISODE; and possible sudden death. This syndrome is linked to mutations of gene encoding the cardiac SODIUM CHANNEL alpha subunit.