Stress and Brugada Syndrome

[askingforfriend]

I would like to know if stress can exacerbate previously undiagnosed Brugada Syndrome?

[Midnight21]

Stress can exacerbate heart rhythm and raise heart rate. However ,it does so in perfectly healthy people too.

[Bulver]

I am a strong believer that stress can exacerbate or even bring on Brugada. I only discovered I suffered from Brugada 2 months after being involved in a vehicle crash which caused long-term illness and stress in both my wife and myself. I started getting rapid fluttering and breathlessness, called the emergency services and was told I was having a heart attack, shipped off to hospital and within 3 weeks was having a ICD implanted. An early 70th birthday present, so now I have 2 birthdays (just like royalty lol) I am certain the stress caused by being hit by a large articulated lorry was a major factor in this

[RoyMacDonald]

I had to do a web search to find out what this was but once I saw the results I wondered how it differed from SVT so had to do another search to find out. The answer seems to be not much and it's difficult for professionals to tell which is which. Quote from a paper on the subject....

5. Conclusion

Palpitations in patients with Brugada syndrome should raise the question of supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. Conversely, in patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmia and aborted SCD or syncope not related to the tachyarrhythmia, Brugada syndrome should be considered a possible electrophysiologic abnormality. End of quote.

Yes Stress is bad for the mind and body. I have been diagnosed with SVT. I'm 78.

All the best.

Roy

[Bulver]

Well, cardiac infarction was what the emergency staff thought, but of course, Brugada is "the electrics" whereas 'heart attack' is 'plumbing'. As my arteries were discovered to be pristine, the electrophysiologists ran further tests and diagnosed Brugada.

[Bulver]

I take Apixaban (blood thinner) twice daily, no beta-blockers as my heart rate is naturally slower than normal. I also take other medications for digestive problems and prostate as well.

Of course, this condition has been around far longer than we imagine, but I understand that it was named after the Brugada brothers, Spanish cardiologists, who investigated and isolated in the 1990s

Keep well.

[TracyAdmin Partner ArrhythmiaAlliance]

Stress can have an adverse effect on the body, especially so over a prolonged period of time. It is important to find ways to help alleviate stress, such as exercise or finding new ways to unwind, perhaps try relaxation techniques or mindfulness that can often help. If you would like information and advice, please visit the Arrhythmia Alliance website and download the booklet 'Mindfulness and Healthy Living' api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

booklet

[fairycupcakes]

I feel Brugada is worsened by stress, for me during very stressful times i have had recorded on my loop recorder increased pauses in my heartbeat lasting 3 seconds at a time.