Living with Brugada syndrome 4
A heart rhythm condition with electrical changes on an ECG and a higher chance of irregular heartbeats.
Understanding Brugada syndrome 4
It shows up as ST-segment changes on an ECG and a high risk of irregular heartbeats in the lower heart chambers (ventricular arrhythmias). It mainly shows in adulthood, though diagnosis can be at any age from infancy to late adulthood. Other conduction differences can include first-degree AV block, right bundle branch block, and sick sinus syndrome.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary notes these heart signal findings:
- Changes on the ECG (ST-segment)
- Irregular heartbeats in the lower chambers
- Right bundle branch block
- Slow-conducting heart signals (AV block)
- Sick sinus syndrome
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
SADS Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Expert lists: SADS Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with SADS Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a specific cause yet. The condition is autosomal dominant, so one changed copy of the gene is enough.
Also known as: brgda4; brugada syndrome caused by mutation in cacnb2; brugada syndrome type 4; cacnb2 brugada syndrome
Patient organizations
- SADS FoundationBrugada syndrome 4 · United States
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