Brugada Phenocopy
The Art of Recognizing the Brugada ECG Pattern

Presents full coverage of all aspects associated with the proper recognition and alternative diagnosis to Brugada Syndrome (BrS)

Adrian Baranchuk (Edited by)

9780128111512

Paperback, published 27 March 2018

154 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.1 cm, 0.32 kg

Approx.140 pages

1. The History of the Brugada Phenocopy concept 2. Brugada Phenocopy: Definition, systematic approach to its diagnosis, how to differentiate it from true Brugada Syndrome 3. The value of the sodium channel blocker test in Brugada syndrome and Brugada Phenocopy: Pieter Postema (The Netherlands) 4. How to recognize a Brugada ECG pattern: The beta angle 5. How to recognize a Brugada ECG pattern: The base of the triangle 6. The Rsr’ pattern in leads V1-V2: algorithm and differential diagnosis 7. International Registry & Educational Portal on Brugada Phenocopies 8. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Ischemia 9. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Acute pulmonary embolism 10. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Electrolyte disorders 11. The ECG of the athlete & the differential diagnosis with the Brugada ECG pattern 12. The value of the Vectorcardiogram in Brugada syndrome 13. How to apply the beta angle and base of the triangle in real cases 14. Exceptional Brugada Phenocopies 15. The importance of Brugada Phenocopy 16. The importance of risk stratifying in Brugada syndrome 17. Differentiation between BrS ECG pattern and BrP ECG pattern: Is this possible? 18. The Journey of describing a new ECG phenomenon

Subject Areas: Biomedical engineering [MQW], Cardiovascular medicine [MJD]