Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Brugada Syndrome

Electrophysiology Studies

Electrophysiology studies record the electric activity in an individual’s heart. It determines the cause of heart rhythm difficulties. Once the cause has been discovered, appropriate treatment can be made for the abnormal heart rhythm. A doctor needs to perform this test because the patient’s irregular heartbeat and rhythm will be detected. During the test, the medical personnel may also try a variety of medications to determine which one works best for the individual. They may also use the test to help them decide if a device or procedure is needed to treat the irregular rhythm. The person tested needs to tell their doctor what medications they take, as some need to be discontinued before the test is done. Patients evaluated lie on a hospital bed and should have the test without food in the system. A nurse inserts an IV in the arm, and the patient receives a relaxing medication. The doctor will look at the results to decide where the arrhythmia originates and decide whether their patient has Brugada’s syndrome.

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