Synonyms: Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, Brugada type
A cardiac disorder characterized on electrocardiogram (ECG) by ST segment elevation with a coved aspect on the right precordial leads and a clinical susceptibility to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden death occurring in the absence of overt myocardial abnormalities.
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Advocacy Organizations
Heart of a Giant Foundation
The mission of the HGF is to achieve better health outcomes for heart diseases and related chronic health conditions in our communities and enhance the quality of life through health education, care support, and connection to community resources.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
Providing support, advocacy, and education to patients, families, the medical community, and the public about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and all thick heart muscle disorders, while supporting research and fostering the development of treatments.
RareDNA Foundation
Dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by rare DNA heart mutations by advancing awareness, access and action. We increase awareness among medical professionals and the public, provide education and resources on diagnosis and treatment, support scientific research, and advocate for faster diagnostic pathways, giving families the knowledge and care they need.
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation mission is to save the lives and support the families of children and adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. Learn More
Timothy Syndrome Alliance
Our mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals worldwide with CACNA1C related disorders including Timothy Syndrome and LongQT8, and to support the families and carers of those diagnosed.
Uganda Alliance of Patients Organization
Supporting patients to access quality, safe and patient-centered healthcare services.
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Clinical Trials
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