Brugada syndrome overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The Brugada syndrome is a genetic disease that is characterized by abnormal electrocardiogram (EKG) findings and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death in young adults, and occasionally in children and infants.