Brugada Phenocopy Induced by Recreational Drug Use. (11th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akinlonu, Adedoyin; Suri, Ranjit; Yerragorla, Priyanka; López, Persio D.; Mene-Afejuku, Tuoyo O.; Ola, Olatunde; Dumancas, Carissa; Chalabi, Jumana; Pekler, Gerald; Visco, Ferdinand; Mushiyev, Savi
• Other Names: Jim Man-Hong Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-04-11
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/6789253
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Recreational drugs are commonly abused in all age groups. Intoxication with these substances can induce silent but significant electrocardiographic signs which may lead to sudden death. In this case study, we present a 49-year-old male with no medical comorbidities who came to the emergency department requesting opioid detoxification. Toxicology screen was positive for cocaine, heroin, and cannabis. Initial electrocardiogram (EKG) showed features of a Brugada pattern in the right precordial leads, which resolved within one day into admission. This presentation is consistent with the recently recognized clinical entity known as Brugada phenocopy.