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Insofar as Brugada syndrome is not associated with any structural heart disease, there are generally no abnormalities on physical examination. [[Vagal maneuvers]] such as [[carotid sinus massage]] may increase vagal tone and may unmask the presence of a Type I Brugada pattern. | Insofar as Brugada syndrome is not associated with any structural heart disease, there are generally no abnormalities on physical examination. [[Vagal maneuvers]] such as [[carotid sinus massage]] may increase vagal tone and may unmask the presence of a Type I Brugada pattern. In a patient who has experienced recent symptoms such as syncope, it is important to check the temperature in so far as fever may trigger a self terminating or sustained episode of [[ventricular tachycardia]] / [[ventricular fibrillation]]. The presence of fever is also a target of antipyretic therapy. | ||
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Overview
Insofar as Brugada syndrome is not associated with any structural heart disease, there are generally no abnormalities on physical examination. Vagal maneuvers such as carotid sinus massage may increase vagal tone and may unmask the presence of a Type I Brugada pattern. In a patient who has experienced recent symptoms such as syncope, it is important to check the temperature in so far as fever may trigger a self terminating or sustained episode of ventricular tachycardia / ventricular fibrillation. The presence of fever is also a target of antipyretic therapy.