Cardiovascular journal of Africa
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Brugada syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death in patients with a structurally normal heart. The electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern of Brugada syndrome is characterised by complete or incomplete right bundle branch block and ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads. These ECG signs may not always be apparent but can be unmasked with certain anti-arrhythmia agents. ⋯ Premature ventricular complexes were seen on a 12-lead ECG. The patient's ECG showed Brugada type 1 pattern. She received an internal cardioverter/defibrillator and was discharged with a beta-blocker.