Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a cardiac arrhythmic disorder associated with distinctive electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias. While the classic BrS ECG pattern is a coved ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads, a wide spectrum of atypical ECG presentations can mislead the diagnosis. This review discusses rare and under-recognized ECG findings associated with BrS, including its coexistence with right and left bundle branch block, alterations in peripheral leads and in the morphology of the QRS complex, as well as atrioventricular conduction abnormalities. Emphasis is placed on the clinical relevance of these findings, their underlying electrophysiological mechanisms, and their prognostic implications. Recognizing these atypical manifestations is critical to avoid misdiagnosing or failing to recognize the condition in patients with BrS.
Uncommon and Accessory Electrocardiographic Findings in Brugada Syndrome: A Review
Antonino Micari
Primo
Investigation
;Paolo BellocchiSecondo
Investigation
;Asya CautelaInvestigation
;Alice MoncadaInvestigation
;Matteo PluchinoInvestigation
;Lilia OretoInvestigation
;Giampiero VizzariInvestigation
;Giuseppe DattiloPenultimo
Supervision
;Pasquale CreaUltimo
Validation
2025-01-01
Abstract
Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a cardiac arrhythmic disorder associated with distinctive electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias. While the classic BrS ECG pattern is a coved ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads, a wide spectrum of atypical ECG presentations can mislead the diagnosis. This review discusses rare and under-recognized ECG findings associated with BrS, including its coexistence with right and left bundle branch block, alterations in peripheral leads and in the morphology of the QRS complex, as well as atrioventricular conduction abnormalities. Emphasis is placed on the clinical relevance of these findings, their underlying electrophysiological mechanisms, and their prognostic implications. Recognizing these atypical manifestations is critical to avoid misdiagnosing or failing to recognize the condition in patients with BrS.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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