Status Epilepticus as an Initial Presentation of Brugada Syndrome: A Case Report

Patients presenting with convulsions are sometimes incorrectly treated for epilepsy, as these symptoms may be manifestations of underlying cardiac disease. Brugada syndrome, associated with an elevated risk of developing fatal arrhythmic events, is a rare disorder characterized by a unique electroca...

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Main Authors: Chen-Chiu Huang, Tien-Wen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2005-08-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09701391