Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2018
Publication Title
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Keywords
Brugada syndrome; channelopathies; electrocardiogram; sudden cardiac death
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
Recommended Citation
Alreshidi, Bader G. and Winokur, Elizabeth, "Brugada Syndrome: A Primer for Nurse Practitioners" (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 861.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/861
