Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a rare but serious disease that can result in death if overlooked. Therefore, anesthesiologists need to pay special attention perioperatively. In this report, we aimed to share our experience with a patient diagnosed with Type 3 BrS.
Intraoperative anesthesia management of a 27-year-old patient who was scheduled for elective lumbar discectomy surgery and had no additional comorbidities other than BrS was reported. Necessary preparations were made and the patient was taken into operation. Intraoperative hemodynamics remained stable. During postoperative follow-up in the coronary intensive care unit, the patient complained of chest pain and palpitations. No arrhythmia was detected except for tachycardia. He was discharged with clinical stability after 48 hours.
Unlike our case, patients who are not diagnosed with BrS but have symptoms as syncope, palpitations and family history, which indicate cardiac diseases, should be questioned carefully. Appropriate physiological and pharmacological conditions should be provided for these patients.
Key words: Brugada syndrome, anesthesia, arrhytmia
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