Brugada Phenocopy in Concomitant Ethanol and Heroin Overdose. Issue 1 (5th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rambod, Mehdi; Elhanafi, Sherif; Mukherjee, Debabrata
• Is Part Of: Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology. Volume 20:Issue 1(2015:Jan.)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 90
• Publication Date: 2014-06-05
• Subjects: Electrocardiography -- Periodicals; Arrhythmia -- Periodicals; 616.1207547
• DOI: 10.1111/anec.12171
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1082-720X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Brugada phenocopy describes conditions with Brugada‐like ECG pattern but without true congenital Brugada syndrome. We report a case of 44‐year‐old man with no known medical history who presented with loss of consciousness. Toxicology screening was positive for opiates and high serum alcohol level. His initial ECG showed Brugada type 1 pattern which resolved after several hours of observation and treatment with continuous naloxone infusion. Patient regained his consciousness and disclosed heroin abuse and drinking alcohol. This case highlights the heroin overdose as a possible cause of Brugada phenocopy.</p> </abstract>