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. 2021 Jan 7;37(1):249-250.
doi: 10.1002/joa3.12498. eCollection 2021 Feb.

Hyperkalemia induced Brugada phenocopy

Janaki Rami Reddy Manne  1 , Jalaj Garg  1
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Hyperkalemia induced Brugada phenocopy

Janaki Rami Reddy Manne et al. J Arrhythm. .

Abstract

We illustrate the case Brugada Type 1 pattern on electrocardiogram in a setting of hyperkalemia, changes which were reversible following normalization of serum potassium levels. Although Brugada Type 1 syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death, a quick search for alternate reversible pathology is essential to timely management and avoid unnecessary cardiac intervention.

Keywords: brugada phenocopy; hyperkalemia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Authors declare no conflict of interests for this article.

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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
A, 12‐lead electrocardiogram demonstrating sinus tachycardia with ≥2 mm “coved type” ST‐segment elevations in leads V1‐V2 with T‐wave inversions (consistent with type 1 Brugada pattern). B, Repeat 12‐lead electrocardiogram 4 h later (following normalization of serum potassium level) demonstrating resolution of the Type 1 Brugada pattern
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