Main description:

Brugada Phenocopy: The Art of Recognizing the Brugada ECG Pattern details all aspects associated with alternative diagnosis to Brugada Syndrome (BrS). Coverage includes how to identify the proper ECG pattern, what to do to investigate for BrP, and how to avoid misinterpretations and the use of unnecessary and expensive treatments. Chapters are written by experienced professionals, many of whom are colleagues that initially described this condition. This easy to use volume is a must have reference for researchers of cardiology, cardiologists, electrocardiologists, internists, emergency care doctors and students, residents and fellows.

Contents:

1. The History of the Brugada Phenocopy concept 2. Brugada Phenocopy: Definition, systematic approach to its diagnosis, how to differentiate it from true Brugada Syndrome 3. The value of the sodium channel blocker test in Brugada syndrome and Brugada Phenocopy: Pieter Postema (The Netherlands) 4. How to recognize a Brugada ECG pattern: The beta angle 5. How to recognize a Brugada ECG pattern: The base of the triangle 6. The Rsr' pattern in leads V1-V2: algorithm and differential diagnosis 7. International Registry & Educational Portal on Brugada Phenocopies 8. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Ischemia 9. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Acute pulmonary embolism 10. Specific Brugada Phenocopies: Electrolyte disorders 11. The ECG of the athlete & the differential diagnosis with the Brugada ECG pattern 12. The value of the Vectorcardiogram in Brugada syndrome 13. How to apply the beta angle and base of the triangle in real cases 14. Exceptional Brugada Phenocopies 15. The importance of Brugada Phenocopy 16. The importance of risk stratifying in Brugada syndrome 17. Differentiation between BrS ECG pattern and BrP ECG pattern: Is this possible? 18. The Journey of describing a new ECG phenomenon