Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Here we present the case of a male in his 70’s who presented with diarrhea and a syncopal episode and was ultimately diagnosed with BRASH syndrome. The acronym BRASH is a novel way to describe the constellation of symptoms that result in unfortunate synergistic affects that can result in profound bradycardia. In the setting of hyperkalemia and concurrent use of atrioventricular nodal blockers, there is potential for a worsening bradycardia and inevitable cardiovascular collapse if not identified.

Keywords

BRASH Syndrome, Bradycardia, AV Nodal Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers, Atrioventricular Node, Hyperkalemia

Disciplines

Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Document Type

Poster

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

BRASH Syndrome: A Deadly Pentad of Symptoms

Here we present the case of a male in his 70’s who presented with diarrhea and a syncopal episode and was ultimately diagnosed with BRASH syndrome. The acronym BRASH is a novel way to describe the constellation of symptoms that result in unfortunate synergistic affects that can result in profound bradycardia. In the setting of hyperkalemia and concurrent use of atrioventricular nodal blockers, there is potential for a worsening bradycardia and inevitable cardiovascular collapse if not identified.

 

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