The Brugada ECG pattern in a neonate

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2005 Mar;16(3):342-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1540-8167.2005.40607.x.

Abstract

We report a neonate resuscitated from sudden death with a Brugada ECG pattern several days after the initial event. The baby was subsequently diagnosed with a fatty acid oxidation disorder (medium chain Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency or MCAD). We speculate that free fatty acid accumulation can give rise to the Brugada ECG pattern.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenases / deficiency
  • Bundle-Branch Block / diagnosis*
  • Bundle-Branch Block / physiopathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / diagnosis*
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / enzymology
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Sudden Infant Death*
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenases