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Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
  • Bader G. Alreshidi, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Elizabeth Winokur, Providence St. Joseph Health
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2018
Keywords
  • Brugada syndrome,
  • channelopathies,
  • electrocardiogram,
  • sudden cardiac death
Disciplines
Abstract

Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a less known cardiac condition which falls into the category of a channelopathies. BrS has been diagnosed for more than 2 decades. Currently BrS remains a major cause of sudden cardiac death in young adults who have no known abnormal heart structure. Nurse practitioners’ awareness of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care is essential for maximizing patient outcomes.

Clinical Institute
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Department
Cardiology
Department
Nursing
Citation Information
Bader G. Alreshidi and Elizabeth Winokur. "Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners" The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (2018)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth-winokur/26/