Synonyms

• None

Disorder Subdivisions

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General Discussion

Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited cardiovascular disorder characterized by disturbances affecting the electrical system of the heart. The main symptom is irregular heartbeats and, without treatment, may potentially result in sudden death. In some cases, no symptoms may precede sudden death. Brugada syndrome may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Resources

American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
Tel: (214)373-6300
Fax: (214)373-0268
Tel: (800)242-8721
Email: inquire@heart.org
Internet: http://www.americanheart.org

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation
508 E South Temple #20
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
USA
Tel: 8015310937
Fax: 8015310945
Tel: 8007867723
Email: sads@sads.org
Internet: http://www.sads.org

Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation, Inc.
26425 NE Allen Street #103
P.O. Box 369
Duvall, WA 98019
USA
Tel: 4257881987
Fax: 4257881927
Tel: 8004049500
Email: care@longqt.org
Internet: http://www.longqt.org/

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Last Updated:  5/1/2008
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