1. Recovery following propofol-associated brugada electrocardiogram.
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Weiner JB, Haddad EV, and Raj SR
- Subjects
- Alprazolam adverse effects, Brugada Syndrome chemically induced, Humans, Hypnotics and Sedatives administration & dosage, Male, Propofol administration & dosage, Tramadol adverse effects, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Brugada Syndrome diagnosis, Hypnotics and Sedatives adverse effects, Propofol adverse effects
- Abstract
Brugada syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death that has typical electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns. Recently, there have been reports of Brugada ECG patterns seen in critically ill patients who received propofol,(1) and this pattern was associated with a very high imminent mortality. We report a case in which a critically ill patient developed a Brugada ECG pattern following high-dose propofol infusion. Once the ECG pattern was recognized, the propofol was discontinued and the ECG pattern resolved, and the patient was discharged home with no arrhythmic sequelae.
- Published
- 2010
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