Brugada Syndrome

Recent studies from University of Milan add new data to brugada syndrome

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"The presenting arrhythmia was atrial fibrillation, which degenerated into ventricular fibrillation during intravenous amiodarone. A flecainide test was markedly positive," wrote F. Lombardi and colleagues, University of Milan.

The researchers concluded: "Four appropriate cardioverter-defibrillator discharges occurred during a two-year follow-up period after implantation of the device."

Lombardi and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Simultaneous ST-segment elevation in the right precordial and inferior leads in Brugada syndrome. Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, 2007;8(3):201-204).

For additional information, contact F. Lombardi, University of Milan, Dipartimento Med Chirurg & Odontoiatria, Osped San Paolo, Via A Rudini 8, I-20142 Milan, Italy.

The publisher's contact information for the Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine is: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA.

Keywords: Italy, Milan, Atrial Fibrillation, Brugada Syndrome, Cardio Device, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Medical Device, University of Milan.

This article was prepared by Cardiovascular Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Cardiovascular Week via NewsRx.com.