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Brugada Syndrome: Quick Guide Diagnosis: Shanghai Score 2020 (Type 1 ECG Clinical Criteria) 📋 ECG Patterns: · Type 1 (Diagnostic): Coved ST-segment elevation (≥2mm) with T-wave inversion in V1-V3. · Type 2/3 (Non-Diagnostic): Saddleback ST-T configuration. A sodium channel blocker challenge may unmask a diagnostic Type 1 pattern. --- #BrugadaSyndrome #Cardiology #ECG #SuddenCardiacDeath #Arrhythmia #HeartHealth | Abdallah Othman

Brugada Syndrome: A Silent Threat to the Heart. What is Brugada Syndrome? A potentially fatal genetic disorder affecting the heart's electrical system, leading to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death--especially during sleep. It is caused by mutations in the SCN5A gene, affecting sodium channel function and cardiac conduction. Brugada Pattern vs. Brugada Syndrome G Brugada Pattern: ⁃ An incidental ECG finding without symptoms, ⁃ Can be triggered by fever, medications, or electrolyte imbalan