BRASH syndrome: A rare but reversible cause of sinus node dysfunction
Adam Habib, Khurram Butt, Ramzi Ibrahim, Adnan Shaaban, Hong Seok Lee
Abstract
BRASH syndrome is defined as a constellation of symptoms including bradycardia, renal failure, Atrioventricular (AV) nodal blocker, shock, and hyperkalemia [1]. It is known to be caused by the synergistic effects of AV nodal blockers and renal dysfunction escalating the effect of the AV nodal blockade. Patients presenting with this syndrome can develop a wide range of clinical symptoms from asymptomatic bradycardia to cardiogenic shock. Unfortunately, it has become an underdiagnosed reversible cause of symptomatic bradycardia which has led to premature pacemaker implantation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCardiologySinus (botany)Internal medicineSick sinus syndromeNode (physics)GenusBiologyEngineeringStructural engineeringBotanySinusitis and nasal conditionsMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesCerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis