Do dizziness and chest pain indicate Brugada syndrome?

Question

Hi doctor,

I was told I had arrhythmia but wanted a second opinion. I have had chest pain and intermittent dizziness for over two years now. I took an EKG for dizziness recently. I am currently taking Truvada, Doxycycline, and Librium. Does my EKG indicate Brugada? Please give me your suggestions.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern. It is suspected you may have an arrhythmia, but it is not a typical pattern (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Do you have any other symptoms or a family history of arrhythmia? However, I suggest you get a modified ECG (electrocardiogram) done by placing V1 and V2 electrodes two spaces higher. Or get an Ajmaline provocation test done.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The symptoms of Brugada syndrome are syncope and cardiac arrest. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) pattern is not typical of Brugada syndrome type 1; it is also asymptomatic (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). So you need not worry about it. The least we can do is to perform an Ajmaline challenge test in a hospital to unmask Brugada. If there is still no Brugada pattern, then you do not have Brugada. It is still fine even if you do nothing for your ECG pattern. There is no risk.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are most welcome. Take care.