Detection of prevalence of Brugada patterns in our locality in asymptomatic patients , by standard 12 lead ECG level and high precordial ECG level, measuring how much the high precordial leads is more sensitive in Brugada patterns detection than standard level 12 lead ECG in our upper Egyptian population.
Detection of prevalence of Brugada patterns in our locality in asymptomatic patients , by standard 12 lead ECG level and high precordial ECG level, measuring how much the high precordial leads is more sensitive in Brugada patterns detection than standard level 12 lead ECG in our upper Egyptian population. The study will include patients fulfilling our criteria presenting to cardiology outpatient clinic and emergency room of Assiut University hospitals.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Detection of electrocardiographic Brugada patterns using high precordial leads positioning as placing the precordial leads in the second intercostal space has been proposed to add sensitivity to the ECG diagnosis of Brugada syndrome.
Detection of electrocardiographic Brugada patterns using high precordial leads positioning among asymptomatic upper Egyptian population
Detection of prevalence of Brugada patterns in our locality in asymptomatic patients , by standard 12 lead ECG level and high precordial ECG level, measuring how much the high precordial leads is more sensitive in Brugada patterns detection than standard level 12 lead ECG in our upper Egyptian population.
Time frame: up to 4 hours for each case to make sure of meeting eligibility criteria
Follow up of positive cases
The positive cases will be educated regarding their condition, asked about their history of syncope and family history of sudden cardiac death and will be educated about avoiding and rapid management of fever and electrolyte disturbances and educated about the list of drugs to be avoided. The positive cases will be followed up for 6 months both clinically and by Holter at 1st, and 6th month for detection of subclinical ventricular arrhythmias.
Time frame: six months after diagnosis of Brugada pattern for each case
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