4.conclusions
Brugada patterns are masked and usually are due to provocative factors,
such as fever. It is important to screen family members of SCD victims,
and to keep in mind Brugada EKG pattern as differential diagnosis of
ST-segment elevation in anterior precordial leads of EKG. It is also
important to mention that some Brugada pattern cases, such as fever
induced Brugada pattern, can be safely monitored, and usually do not
require ICD placement.