Brugada-like electrocardiographic pattern induced by an episode of anemia

Z Kardiol. 2005 Aug;94(8):537-41. doi: 10.1007/s00392-005-0270-x.

Abstract

The mechanisms responsible for the undulating pattern of ST-segment elevations in the Brugada syndrome are still a matter of discussion. This report describes a young man with a Brugada-like electrocardiographic pattern. The specific ST-segment elevations were unmasked during an episode of anemia due to a duodenal ulcer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ajmaline
  • Anemia / complications*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bundle-Branch Block / diagnosis
  • Bundle-Branch Block / etiology*
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Duodenal Ulcer / complications
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory
  • Helicobacter Infections / complications
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / complications
  • Risk Factors
  • Syndrome
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / diagnosis
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Ajmaline