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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

A case of Hyperkalemia-induced Brugada Phenocopy: a rare but serious electrocardiographic imposter.

Abraam Rezkalla, Islam Rajab, Fathi Milhem, Moath Hattab, Yezin Shamoon, Fayez Shamoon

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Abraam RezkallaSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Paterson, NJ 07470, United States.
Islam RajabSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Paterson, NJ 07470, United States.
Fathi MilhemDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9968-9822
Moath HattabDepartment of Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2835-0429
Yezin ShamoonSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Department of Cardiology, Paterson, NJ 07470, United States.
Fayez ShamoonSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Department of Cardiology, Paterson, NJ 07470, United States.

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Abstract

Brugada Syndrome is a potentially fatal, hereditary cardiac disorder that may precipitate sudden cardiac death if not identified. An electrocardiogram (ECG) revealing a characteristic coved ST segment elevation followed by negative T wave in a right-sided precordial lead is pathognomonic for the Brugada pattern. Recently it has been shown that certain abnormalities, such as an electrolyte disturbance, may precipitate a Brugada pattern on ECG. Once the precipitating factor is treated, the rhythm reverts to baseline, coining the term Brugada Phenocopy. Here we present a captivating case of a 40-year-old female who was found unresponsive and determined to have a Brugada pattern on ECG secondary to hyperkalemia. Once appropriately treated, ECG reverts to normal baseline.

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Brugada PhenocopyBrugada syndromechannelopathyHyperkalemiasudden cardiac death

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