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Delivery Reveals Brugada Syndrome in a 32-Year-Old Primigravida: A Case Study

  • By

  • Peng Liu

  • Ruilong Gao

  • Yaliu Yang

  • Zhengqin Zhai

  • Yifeng Zhou

  • September 9, 2026

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    A 32-year-old primigravida experienced ventricular fibrillation shortly after an uncomplicated vaginal birth.

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    The patient's ECG revealed a spontaneous type 1 Brugada syndrome pattern following resuscitation.

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    No structural heart disease was found, and genetic testing did not identify pathogenic variants associated with Brugada syndrome.

  • 4

    Multiple factors, including epidural ropivacaine, postpartum autonomic instability, and electrolyte imbalance, likely unmasked latent Brugada syndrome.

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    An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was placed for secondary prevention, and no arrhythmic episodes were recorded during 18 months of follow-up.

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Case Report: Brugada syndrome uncovered by delivery in a 32-year-old patient

  • by Peng Liu, Ruilong Gao, Yaliu Yang, Zhengqin Zhai, Yifeng Zhou

  • September 9, 2026

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