Sudden death syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Sudden death syndrome (Brugada Syndrome) is a dangerous disease that you may not have a second chance at because this disease does not have any signs indicating that it will happen. It is mostly found in the Northeast or Isan region. The Isan people often believe in superstitions. But in fact is just a condition that occurs from an abnormality of the body called acute heart failure.

Causes

• Caused by the use of drugs or alcohol. Which has accumulated over a long period of time.

• Caused by genetics. Where someone in the family may have died suddenly without a cause.

• The body lacks potassium.

• Severe B1 deficiency causes otherwise healthy patients to become fatigued and sleepy. When they fall asleep, they may immediately experience a heart attack.

• It may be related to malnutrition and wrong eating habits. 

Types of persons at risk

• Middle-aged and working-age men

• Ethnicity, which is commonly found in Southeast Asians.

• Patients with genes associated with Brugada syndrome

Symptoms 

• Dizziness , vertigo, chest pain

• Rapid, irregular heartbeat and palpitations

• Convulsions, fainting, unconsciousness

• At night, it becomes difficult to breathe.

• Sudden death

Diagnosis

Electrocardiogram 

The doctor will place a device on the patient’s เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา chest to check the electrical activity and measure the heart’s rhythm. However, checking the heart’s rhythm alone may not be very effective because each person’s heart has an unstable rhythm.

Electrophysiology

Doctors may use this method to help diagnose the cause of the disease and find the most appropriate treatment. The method involves inserting a catheter through a vein in the groin into the heart and sending electrical signals to various parts of the heart. 

Genetic testing 

The doctor may have family members of the patient undergo DNA testing to determine if they have a chance of developing sudden death syndrome. 

Treatment of sudden death syndrome 

• Implantation of a pacemaker

• Heart attack

• The use of certain medications that have properties that help prevent arrhythmias

Prevention of sudden death syndrome

• See a doctor if you experience the following symptoms: chest pain, palpitations, rapid breathing, etc. 

• Reduce stress

• Avoid alcohol and certain medications that may cause abnormal ECGs.

• In patients at risk of sudden death, doctors may consider installing a pacemaker to monitor the heart’s rhythm at all times.