Description
Brugada Phenocopy: The Art of Recognizing the Brugada ECG Pattern details all aspects associated with alternative diagnosis to Brugada Syndrome (BrS). Coverage includes how to identify the proper ECG pattern, what to do to investigate for BrP, and how to avoid misinterpretations and the use of unnecessary and expensive treatments. Chapters are written by experienced professionals, many of whom are colleagues that initially described this condition. This easy to use volume is a must have reference for researchers of cardiology, cardiologists, electrocardiologists, internists, emergency care doctors and students, residents and fellows.- Assists in the proper recognition of the Brugada ECG patterns and how to distinguish true BrS from other conditions with identical ECG- Expands understanding on how to properly recognize the ECG of Brugada patterns- Contains access to a companion website with video to enhance understanding of proper measurement of the beta angle (Chevallier) and the base of the triangle (Serra)
Table of Contents
1. The History of the Brugada Phenocopy concept2. Brugada Phenocopy: Definition, systematic approach to its diagnosis, how to differentiate it from true Brugada Syndrome3. 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 angle5. How to recognize a Brugada ECG pattern: The base of the triangle6. The Rsr' pattern in leads V1-V2: algorithm and differential diagnosis7. International Registry & Educational Portal on Brugada Phenocopies8. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Ischemia9. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Acute pulmonary embolism10. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Electrolyte disorders11. The ECG of the athlete & the differential diagnosis with the Brugada ECG pattern12. The value of the Vectorcardiogram in Brugada syndrome13. How to apply the beta angle and base of the triangle in real cases14. Exceptional Brugada Phenocopies15. The importance of Brugada Phenocopy16. The importance of risk stratifying in Brugada syndrome17. Differentiation between BrS ECG pattern and BrP ECG pattern: Is this possible?18. The Journey of describing a new ECG phenomenon
