[Electrical storm in Brugada syndrome successfully treated with isoproterenol. Report of a case]

Rev Med Chil. 2013 Oct;141(10):1340-3. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872013001000016.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report a 22-year-old male who experienced several episodes of syncope within a timeframe of few hours. In the emergency room, multiple ventricular fibrillation episodes where documented along with a type 1 Brugada ECG pattern. Isoproterenol in continuous infusion was started, normalizing the ECG and avoiding further arrhythmia recurrences. The patient was implanted with an automated defibrillator and discharged 3 days after admission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Brugada Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Brugada Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Isoproterenol / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Isoproterenol