Context Excess cardiovascular morbidity and an increased prevalence of sudden cardiac
death (SCD) contributes to premature mortality in schizophrenia. Brugada syndrome (BrS) is …

Background—The causes of increased risk of sudden cardiac death in schizophrenia are
not resolved. We aimed to establish (1) whether ECG markers of sudden cardiac death risk …

Background Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death,
traditionally attributed to prolonged QTc interval and increased prevalence of cardiovascular …

One possible explanation for the finding here is that the less specific type 2 to 3 ECG pattern
is actually much commoner than appreciated in the general population. The findings in the …

The article presents a case study of 44-year old man with a history of schizophrenia who
was taken to the hospital for diagnosis of Brugada syndrome that causes sudden cardiac …

Brugada syndrome (BrS) presents with a characteristic electrocardiogram (ECG) and is
associated with sudden cardiac death. Until now, prolongation of QTc interval and its …

A case of asystole (> 5 s) during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is reported in a patient who
was subsequently diagnosed to have Brugada syndrome (BS). This hereditary sodium …

Background. Brugada syndrome is rare and has been a clinically diagnosable entity since
1992. Its clinical manifestations are highly variable, and while some patients remain …

A number of antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs are known to increase the risk of
ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Based largely on a concern over QT …

Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an “inherited” condition characterized by predisposition to
syncope and cardiac arrest, predominantly during sleep. The prevalence is∼ 1: 2,000, and …