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==Historical Perspective ==
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The Brugada brothers were the first to describe the characteristic EKG findings and link them to sudden death.
The Brugada brothers were the first to describe the syndrome's characteristic EKG recordings and associate them with sudden death.


Before that the characteristic ECG findings were often mistaken for a [[right ventricular myocardial infarction]].  In 1953 a publication by Oscher mentioned that despite being mistaken for right ventricular myocardial infarction, the ECG findings were not associated with myocardial ischemia.<ref name="pmid13104407">{{cite journal |author=OSHER HL, WOLFF L |title=Electrocardiographic pattern simulating acute myocardial injury |journal=[[The American Journal of the Medical Sciences]] |volume=226 |issue=5 |pages=541–5 |year=1953 |month=November |pmid=13104407 |doi= |url= |issn= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref>
Before that the characteristic ECG findings were often mistaken for a [[right ventricular myocardial infarction]].  In 1953 a publication by Oscher mentioned that despite being mistaken for right ventricular myocardial infarction, the ECG findings were not associated with myocardial ischemia.<ref name="pmid13104407">{{cite journal |author=OSHER HL, WOLFF L |title=Electrocardiographic pattern simulating acute myocardial injury |journal=[[The American Journal of the Medical Sciences]] |volume=226 |issue=5 |pages=541–5 |year=1953 |month=November |pmid=13104407 |doi= |url= |issn= |accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref>

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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.

Historical Perspective

The Brugada brothers were the first to describe the syndrome's characteristic EKG recordings and associate them with sudden death.

Before that the characteristic ECG findings were often mistaken for a right ventricular myocardial infarction. In 1953 a publication by Oscher mentioned that despite being mistaken for right ventricular myocardial infarction, the ECG findings were not associated with myocardial ischemia.[1]

Although the ECG findings of Brugada syndrome were first reported[2] among survivors of cardiac arrest in 1989, it was only in 1992 that the Brugada brothers[3] recognized it as a distinct clinical entity, causing sudden death by causing ventricular fibrillation.

Pathophysiology

Approximately 20% of the cases of Brugada syndrome have been shown to be associated with mutation(s) in the gene that encodes for the sodium ion channel in the cell membranes of the muscle cells of the heart (the myocytes). The gene, named SCN5A, is located on the short arm of the third chromosome (3p21). Loss-of-function mutations in this gene lead to a loss of the action potential dome of some epicardial areas of the right ventricle. This results in transmural and epicardial dispersion of repolarization. Over 160 mutations in the SCN5A gene have been discovered to date, each having varying mechanisms and effects on function, thereby explaining the varying degrees of penetration and expression of this disorder. [4]

Differentiating Brugada Syndrome from other Diseases

Abnormalities that can lead to ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads include the following:[5]

Differentiating Brugada Syndrome from Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

Although both Brugada syndrome and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia are associated with sudden cardiac death in young patients, the two syndromes are fairly easy to distinguish electrocardiographically and clinically.

Genetics

There is only one gene associated with Brugada syndrome, namely the SCN5A gene, and there is no overlap of the genetic abnormalities associated with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia.

Structural Abnormalities of the right Ventricle

While Brugada syndrome is not associated with structural abnormalities in the right ventricle, arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is associated with fibrofatty infiltration.

Precipitant of Ventricular Arrhythmias

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is associated with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia with a left bundle branch morphology and is precipitated by catecholamines or exercise. In contrast, Brugada syndrome is associated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and occurs predominantly during sleep or rest.

Response to Pharmacologic Agents

The EKG abnormalities of Brugada syndrome are enhanced by vagotonic agents, beta-adrenergic blockers, and sodium channel blockers whereas the EKG changes of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia are constant and do not very with vagotonic agents, beta-adrenergic blockers, or sodium channel blockers.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Insofar as Brugada syndrome is a relatively newly recognized syndrome, its incidence and prevalence continues to increase. Brugada syndrome is quite common in Southeast Asia where it is endemic, and affects 50 out of every 10,000 individuals. It is the second leading cause of death after car accidents among young people in these countries. It has been estimated that Brugada syndrome accounts for 4% of all sudden cardiac deaths and 20% of sudden cardiac deaths among patients with structurally normal hearts. It is 8-10 times more common in men.

Prevalence

The prevalence of the Brugada syndrome is estimated at 5-50:10,000, largely depending on geographic location.

Age

The average age at the time of initial diagnosis or sudden death is 40 ± 22 years, with the youngest patient diagnosed at 2 days of age and the oldest at 84 years. Brugada syndrome usually becomes apparent in adulthood, although signs and symptoms, including sudden death, can occur any time from early infancy to old age. The mean age of sudden death is approximately 40 years. This condition may explain some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is a major cause of death in babies younger than one year. It is characterized by sudden and unexplained death, usually during sleep. Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS) is a condition characterized by unexpected cardiac arrest in young adults, usually at night during sleep. This condition was originally described in Southeast Asian populations, where it is a major cause of death. Researchers have determined that SUNDS and Brugada syndrome are the same disorder.

Race

This condition occurs much more frequently in people of Asian ancestry, particularly in Japanese and Southeast Asian populations. It is the most common cause of sudden death in young men without known underlying cardiac disease in Thailand and Laos[25]. In some southeast Asian countries the disease is considered endemic and believed to be the second cause of death among young men (after car accidents). In these countries Brugada syndrome is believed to underly (in part) the 'Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome' (SUDS). This relation has, however, not been thoroughly investigated and there are almost no epidemiological studies into Brugada syndrome ECGs (apart from Japan). In different Asian countries, different names have been given to SUDS: in the Phillipines it is called bangungut (to rise and moan in sleep) and in Thailand lai tai (death during sleep).

Gender

Although Brugada syndrome affects both men and women, the condition appears to be 8 to 10 times more common in men. Researchers suspect that testosterone, a sex hormone present at much higher levels in men, may be responsible for this difference.

Risk Factors: Agents and Scenarios that Provoke the Brugada Syndrome Pattern

The EKG changes of Brugada syndrome can vary over time, depending on the autonomic balance and the administration of antiarrhythmic drugs. Adrenergic stimulation decreases the ST segment elevation, while vagal stimulation worsens it. During sleep, there is heightened vagal tone, and the pattern may be exacerbated at that time (as is the risk of sudden cardiac death at that time). The administration of class Ia, Ic and III drugs increases the ST segment elevation, as does fever. The impact of exercise depends upon when the EKG is obtained: during exercise the ST segment elevation may decrease but may increase later after exercise when the body temperature has risen. Similar to early repolarization variant, when the heart rate decreases, the ST segment elevation increases and when the heart rate increases the ST segment elevation decreases. While Brugada syndrome is often associated with polymorphic VT which may be self terminating, in the presence of autonomic imbalance, hypokalemia, fever or exacerbating drugs sustained ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac death may result.[26]

The electrocardiographic findings of Brugada syndrome are often concealed, but can be unmasked or modulated by a number of drugs and pathophysiological states including (in alphabetical order)[26]:


Natural History

Brugada syndrome usually becomes apparent in adulthood, although signs and symptoms, including sudden death, can occur any time from early infancy to old age. The mean age of sudden death is approximately 40 years. This condition may explain some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is a major cause of death in babies younger than one year. It is characterized by sudden and unexplained death, usually during sleep. Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS) is a condition characterized by unexpected cardiac arrest in young adults, usually at night during sleep. This condition was originally described in Southeast Asian populations, where it is a major cause of death. Researchers have determined that SUNDS and Brugada syndrome are the same disorder.

Patients with Brugada syndrome frequently develop or are born with supraventricular tachycardias:[61]

Disturbances of atrial conduction and sinus node function have also been reported:

The appearance of atrial arrhythmias and impaired atrial conduction are remarkable in so far as these findings are associated with inducibility of ventricular fibrillation.[64] Indeed those patients who undergo implantation of a defibrillator (AICD) have twice the incidence of atrial arrhythmias (27% versus 13%)(p<0.05).

Complications

The following arrhythmias may occur in the patient with Brugada syndrome:

  • Monomorphic VT is observed infrequently
  • VT/VF often terminates spontaneously in patients with the Brugada syndrome which may explain why patients wake up at night after episodes of agonal respiration caused by the arrhythmia.

Prognosis

Patients who are symptomatic with unexplained syncope, ventricular tachycardia or aborted sudden cardiac death may have a symptom recurrence risk of 2% to 10% per year. In these patients an AICD implant is advisable.

Risk Stratification

In a study of 547 individuals who had confirmed Brugada syndrome who had no prior history of cardiac arrest, Brugada and associates identified the following correlates of future events:[65]

Inducibility on Electrophysiologic Testing

Patients who are inducible at the time electrophysiologic study have an eightfold increased risk of aborted sudden cardiac death compared with those patients who are not inducible.[66] Some groups have advocated that programmed electrical stimulation (PES) be performed to induce ventricular fibrillation for risk assessment in Brugada patients [67][68] Other groups have not reproduced the predictive value of these tests,[69][70] so the value of programmed electrical stimulation (PES) and inducibility remains controversial.

Spontaneous Type I Brugada Pattern

The presence of a spontaneous abnormal Type I pattern of ST segment elevation is associated with a 7.7 fold increased risk of in arrhythmic event during a patient's lifetime compared with those patients who only develop a Type I pattern following sodium blocker infusion.[71]

Male Gender

Male gender is associate with the 5.5 fold increased risk of sudden cardiac death.[72]

Family History

A family history of the disease is not associated with a higher risk of sudden death compared with sporadic occurrence of the disease.[73]

Symptoms

In another study, Brugada has reported that the symptoms of the patient may aid in risk stratification:[74]

  • Brugada syndrome patients who present with aborted sudden cardiac death are at particularly high risk of recurrence with an incidence of 69% at 54 months of follow-up in the Brugada series.
  • Brugada syndrome patients with syncope and Type 1 ST elevation pattern have a 19% risk of recurrence at 26 months.
  • Brugada syndrome patients who are asymptomatic have an 8% risk of cardiac events over the same time period.

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing does not identify patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death and does not aid in risk stratification.[26]

Symptoms

The arrhythmias typically occur when an affected person is resting or asleep:

EKG Characteristics

There are three electrocardiographic patterns associated with Brugada syndrome: Type I, Type II and Type III. The diagnosis of Brugada syndrome is based upon the presence of Type I EKG changes. Patients with Type II or Type III Brugada patterns can convert to a Type I Brugada pattern following the administration of sodium channel blockers such as ajmaline and flecainide. Type 1 Brugada syndrome may always be present on the EKG, or it may be elicited by the administration of particular drugs (e.g., Class IC antiarrythmic drugs that blocks sodium channels such as ajmaline, flecainide) or it may be unmasked by various triggers or risk factors.

Type 1 Brugada pattern is characterized by ST elevations in leadsV1-V3 with a right bundle branch block (RBBB). A prolongation of the PR interval is also frequently seen. The EKG changes of Brugada syndrome can vary over time, depending on the autonomic balance and the administration of antiarrhythmic drugs. Adrenergic stimulation decreases the ST segment elevation, while vagal stimulation worsens it. The administration of class Ia, Ic and III drugs increases the ST segment elevation, as does fever. Exercise decreases ST segment elevation in some patients but increases it in others (after exercise when the body temperature has risen). The changes in heart rate induced by atrial pacing are accompanied by changes in the degree of ST segment elevation. When the heart rate decreases, the ST segment elevation increases and when the heart rate increases the ST segment elevation decreases.

The three patterns of Brugada syndrome (Type I,II,III) are shown below:

The table below is from ECGpedia and is adapted from Wilde et al.[75]

ST segment abnormalities in the different types of Brugada syndrome
Type I Type II Type III
J wave amplitude >= 2mm >= 2mm >= 2mm
T wave Negative Positive or biphasis Positive
ST-T configuration Coved type Saddleback Saddleback
ST segment (terminal portion) Gradually descending Elevated >= 1mm Elevated < 1mm

Diagnostic Criteria for Brugada Syndrome[26]

Only a Type I Brugada pattern qualifies as one of the required diagnostic criteria of Brugada syndrome. Type II and Type III EKG patterns do not qualify. Furthermore, the presence of the Type I Brugada pattern is necessary, but is not sufficient to make the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome. Other clinical criteria must be met as well. The diagnosis of Brugada syndrome requires that the criteria below be met:

1. The presence of Type 1 ST-segment elevation in more than one right precordial lead (V1-V3). Type I Brugada pattern ST elevation must be observed either spontaneously or following the administration of a sodium channel blocking agent.

2. One or more of the following criteria must also be met:

3. The patient is also diagnosed as having Brugada syndrome when a Type 2 (saddleback pattern) or Type 3 ST-segment elevation is observed in more than one right precordial lead under baseline conditions that can be converted to the diagnostic Type 1 Brugada pattern following administration of a sodium channel blocker.

Type 1 Brugada Pattern

As shown by the tracing below, the EKG characteristics of Type 1 Brugada syndrome include the following EKG findings in the right precordial leads (V1-V3):

Slight QT prolongation may also be observed, particularly in the right precordial leads.[76][77][78] Typically these changes are in the right precordial leads but these EKG changes can occur in the inferior [79] or left precordial leads[80]. The fact that these cases may represent atypical variants of Brugada syndrome is supported by the observation that these cases were associated with SCN5A genetic abnormalities.

Shown below is an example of the EKG characteristics in Type I Brugada syndrome - a right bundle branch block morphology in leads V1-3 and ST segment elevation in leads V1-3:

Unmaksing Type 1 Brugada Pattern

The electrocardiographic findings of Type 1 Brugada syndrome are often concealed, but may be unmasked by placing the leads higher on the chest (i.e. using the "Brugada Leads") or by infusion of a sodium channel blockers. Infusion of a sodium channel blocker may also convert a Type II or Type III Brugada pattern to a Type I Brugada pattern to establish a definitive diagnosis of the syndrome.

Unmasking Brugada Syndrome by Positioning the EKG Leads Higher on the Chest Wall: The Brugada Leads

The electrocardiographic findings of Brugada syndrome can be unmasked by placing the electrocardiographic leads higher on the chest. The EKG leads should be placed on the second and third intercostal space rather than the fourth intercostal space as shown below. When the electrodes are placed in this higher position they are called Brugada leads.[81][82]

Sodium Channel Blocker Challenge

Agents

Several sodium channel blockers are effective in unmasking Type 1 Brugada syndrome and in converting Type II and III Brugada syndrome to Type I to establish the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome. These agents include:

When to Terminate the Sodium Channel Blocker Infusion

The sodium challenge should be terminated when:

  1. A diagnostic Type 1 Brugada pattern ST-segment elevation develops
  2. The ST segment elevation in Type 2 increases by ≥ 2 mm
  3. Premature ventricular beats or other arrhythmias develop
  4. the QRS widens to ≥ 130% of baseline

Precautions

The infusion should be carried out in a highly monitored area equipped to perform resuscitation. In an elderly patient with prolongation of the electrocardiographic intervals, the test is best performed in the electrophysiology laboratory. Exercise caution in the presence of pre-existing conduction abnormalities, or in the presence of QRS prolongation as the infusion may cause complete AV block. Isoproteronol can be used as an antidote should this complication should occur.

Type II Brugada Pattern

The Type II Brugada pattern is not diagnostic of Brugada syndrome. The Type II Brugada pattern is characterized by a "saddleback appearance" to the ST segment. The ST segment must be elevated greater than 2 mm, and the trough of the ST segment elevation at the bottom of the saddle must be elevated > 1 mm. The Type II Brugada pattern may alternate with the Type I Brugada pattern at different times in the same patient.

In order for a patient with type II Brugada pattern to be diagnosed as having Brugada syndrome, there must be a conversion of the Type II pattern to a Type I pattern with greater than 2 mm of ST segment elevation in the right precordial leads (either spontaneously or following infusion of a sodium channel blocking agent). In addition to these electrocardiographic changes, the required clinical criteria to establish the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome described above for the Type I Brugada pattern must also be present.

Shown below are examples of the Type II Brugada pattern demonstrating J point elevation, and a "saddle shaped" ST segment:

Type III Brugada Pattern

The Type 3 Brugada pattern is associated with either a "saddleback" or a "coved" appearance but the magnitude of ST-segment elevation is <1 mm.

In order for a patient with type II Brugada pattern to be diagnosed as having Brugada syndrome, there must be a conversion of the Type II pattern to a Type I pattern with greater than 2 mm of ST segment elevation in the right precordial leads (either spontaneously or following infusion of a sodium channel blocking agent). In addition to these electrocardiographic changes, the required clinical criteria to establish the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome described above for the Type I Brugada pattern must also be present.

A sodium channel blocker infusion can be administered to convert a type III Brugada pattern to a type I Brugada pattern to facilitate the definitive diagnosis of Brugada syndrome, however the conversion of a type III Brugada pattern to a type II Brugada pattern is not considered diagnostic of the Brugada syndrome.[26]

Treatment

Implantation of a cardiac defibrillator is the only proven method of treatment in Brugada syndrome. Patients with aborted sudden cardiac death are at high risk for recurrence and should undergo AICD implantation, and do not require an electrophysiologic study to assess inducibility. Patients with symptoms (either syncope, seizures or nocturnal agonal respirations) should undergo implantation of a defibrillator if no other cause of their symptoms can be identified. Asymptomatic patients should undergo electrophysiologic testing, and if VT / VF can be induced, they should undergo implantation of an ICD. Asymptomatic patients who cannot be induced should followed-up closely. Patients who are asymptomatic with no family history of Brugada syndrome can be followed-up closely.

The 2005 consensus statement divides patients into two groups:

  • Higher risk patients with spontaneous Type I Brugada pattern
  • A less high risk cohort of patients who require infusion of a sodium channel blocker to induce a Type I Brugada pattern.

The management of these two groups of patients will be discussed separately.

Management of Patients with a Spontaneous Type I Brugada Pattern

Implantation of a cardiac defibrillator should be considered in the following patients:

Symptomatic Patients

Asymptomatic Patients

  • Patients with a family history of sudden cardiac death that is suspected to be due to Brugada syndrome in whom VT VF can be induced on electrophysiologic testing.
  • Patients with no family history of sudden cardiac death in whom VT VF can be induced on electrophysiologic testing.

In essence, if VT VF can be induced on electrophysiologic testing in these patients, a cardiac defibrillator should be implanted. It is unclear if the same recommendations apply to those patients who require that the electrodes be placed one to two intercostal spaces higher to demonstrate a Brugada type I electrocardiographic pattern.

The flowchart below summarizes the recommendations of the 2005 consensus panel.

Management of Patients with a Sodium Channel Induced Type I Brugada Pattern

Implantation of a cardiac defibrillator should be considered in the following patients:

Symptomatic Patients

Asymptomatic Patients

  • Patients with a family history of sudden cardiac death that is suspected to be due to Brugada syndrome in whom VT VF can be induced on electrophysiologic testing.

The flowchart below summarizes the recommendations of the 2005 consensus panel.

Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacotherapy alone may not be sufficient to treat Brugada syndrome, but it may be required in regions of the world where ICD implantation is cost prohibitive or in infants. Quinidine reduces the number of VF episodes and corrects spontaneous ECG changes, possibly via inhibiting Ito channels.[83] No drug has demonstrated long term efficacy in the prevention of sudden cardiac death.

Drugs with Potential Antiarrhythmic Effect

(Alphabetical order generic name)

Generic name Brand name® Class / Clinical use References Recommendation
Cilostazol e.g.
Pletal® 		Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Tsuchiya 2002
Abud 2006
Matsui 1999 		Class IIb
Isoproterenol
Isoprenaline 		e.g.
Isuprel® 		Beta-adrenergic receptor stimulation Miyazaki 1996
Suzuki 2000
Watanabe 2006
Ohgo 2007
Ganesan 2006 		Class I
Orciprenaline e.g.
Alotec®
Metaprel®
Novasmasol® 		Beta-adrenergic receptor stimulation Kyriazis 2009 Class IIa
Quinidine e.g.
Quinalan®
Chinidin® 		Antiarrhythmic Agent Suzuki 2000
Alings 2001
Belhassen 2004
Mizusawa 2006
Probst 2007
Ohgo 2007
Yan 1999 		Class I

Recommendation: Class I: convincing evidence/opinion; Class IIa: evidence/opinion less clear; Class IIb: conflicting evidence/opinion; Class III: very little evidence.

Treatment of VT Storm

VT storm has been successfully treated with Isoproterenol. The mechanism is thought to be augmenting the cardiac L type channel.

Treatment of Coronary Ischemia

Patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease may require an angiogram before ICD implantation.

Treatment of Factors that may Precipitate Brugada Type EKG Changes and Clinical Symptoms

  • Fever in a Brugada syndrome patient should be treated with an antipyretic.
  • Brugada syndrome patients should avoid hot tubs, very hot baths or extremely hot climates.
  • Hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and hypercalcemia should be treated aggressively.
  • Carbohydrate loading should be avoided.

ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (DO NOT EDIT) [84]

Recommendations for Brugada Syndrome

Class I
"1. An ICD is indicated for Brugada syndrome patients with previous cardiac arrest receiving chronic optimal medical therapy and who have reasonable expectation of survival with a good functional status for more than 1 y. (Level of Evidence: C)"
Class IIa
"1. An ICD is reasonable for Brugada syndrome patients with spontaneous ST-segment elevation in V1, V2, or V3 who have had syncope with or without mutations demonstrated in the SCN5A gene and who have reasonable expectation of survival with a good functional status for more than 1 y. (Level of Evidence: C)"
"2. Clinical monitoring for the development of a spontaneous ST-segment elevation pattern is reasonable for the management of patients with ST-segment elevation induced only with provocative pharmacological challenge with or without symptoms. (Level of Evidence: C)"
"3. An ICD is reasonable for Brugada syndrome patients with documented VT that has not resulted in cardiac arrest and who have reasonable expectation of survival with a good functional status for more than 1 y. (Level of Evidence: C)"
"4. Isoproterenol can be useful to treat an electrical storm in the Brugada syndrome. (Level of Evidence: C)"
Class IIb
"1. EP testing may be considered for risk stratification in asymptomatic Brugada syndrome patients with spontaneous ST elevation with or without a mutation in the SCN5A gene. (Level of Evidence: C)"
"2. Quinidine might be reasonable for the treatment of electrical storm in patients with Brugada syndrome.(Level of Evidence: C)"

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