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Can I go on rollercoasters

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Hello, new to this but I was just wondering if anyone knew whether you could continue to go on rollercoasters with Brugada syndrome. I have Brugada and really not sure if it is classed as a heart condition (the type that prevents you going on rides etc). Sorry if this is a really silly question

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Welcome to the board. You need to check with a medical professional about any activities you shouldn’t do, but my understanding would be no, you probably shouldn’t ride rollercoasters on the basis of brugada potentially being a fairly serious arrhythmia. Certainly not without asking a doctor first, anyway, and a theme park would very definitely consider it a heart condition within the scope of that term being used to cover themselves. The main purpose of the signs is legal protection in the event that someone had an episode or was injured as a result of riding with a diagnosed condition - if you chose to ride regardless, it absolves them of liability.

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