Exercise-induced type 1 Brugada pattern in a child

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2024 Nov;47(11):1496-1498. doi: 10.1111/pace.15024. Epub 2024 Jun 9.

Abstract

The exercise stress testing may unmask the type 1 Brugada pattern on the surface electrocardiogram in a portion of patients with Brugada syndrome. The occurrence of the type 1 Brugada pattern during an exercise test in pediatric patients is not common. Consequently, the diagnostic yield of the exercise test in this population is still to be explored. We present a case of exercise-induced type 1 Brugada pattern in a 12-year-old child with episodes of palpitations and discuss the available evidence on the role of the exercise stress test in the diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with Brugada syndrome.

Keywords: Brugada syndrome; child; electrocardiogram; exercise stress test; implantable loop recorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brugada Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Exercise Test*
  • Humans
  • Male