Propofol-induced coved-type electrocardiogram during catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. A case of Brugada syndrome?

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2012 Mar;23(1):56-8. doi: 10.1007/s00399-011-0156-8.

Abstract

We report a case of a young man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, in whom a characteristic coved-type Brugada pattern developed during catheter ablation performed under sedation with propofol. After immediate discontinuation of the propofol infusion, coved-type ST-segment elevation gradually resolved and no ventricular arrhythmias occurred. An ajmaline challenge failed to unmask a coved-type electrocardiogram and genetic testing was negative for ion channel mutations related to Brugada syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthetics, Intravenous / administration & dosage
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / surgery*
  • Brugada Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Brugada Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Brugada Syndrome / prevention & control*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Electroencephalography / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Propofol / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Intravenous
  • Propofol