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Brugada syndrome and COVID-19
https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2026-104-1-12-16
Abstract
The literature review highlights the relationship between novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and Brugada syndrome (SB). The clinical course and treatment tactics of patients with novel coronavirus infection and SB are reviewed and analyzed. When writing the article, we used sources obtained from PubMed and eLibrary.RU - the main sources of biomedical information - to support our research. Discussion. SB is a type of arrhythmia that may not show any clinical symptoms for a long time. It is characterized by specific changes in the electrocardiogram (ECG) and can lead to serious complications such as ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. The prevalence of this condition is difficult to determine, as it can remain asymptomatic and only be detected through routine ECG testing. The occurrence of SB is associated with a malfunction of the sodium channel, which subsequently leads to dangerous rhythm disturbances. Given the well-known association of COVID–19 with various cardiovascular diseases, including myocarditis and thrombosis, it is important to investigate what effect the new coronavirus infection may have on patients with SB. The growing body of evidence suggests that COVID-19 can trigger or exacerbate the symptoms of SB, making it important to study their interaction.
About the Authors
N. A. Nikolaev
Omsk State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolai A. Nikolaev — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Extreme and Evidence-based Medicine
Omsk
E. V. Osipenko
Omsk State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Osipenko — Clinical Resident of the Department of Extreme and Evidence-based Medicine
Omsk
D. A. Anishchenko
Omsk State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Danil A. Anishchenko — 6th year student of the Pediatric Faculty
Omsk
T. I. Gaygiev
Omsk State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tagir I. Gaygiev — Assistant Professor of the Department of Extreme and Evidence-based Medicine
Omsk
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Nikolaev N.A., Osipenko E.V., Anishchenko D.A., Gaygiev T.I. Brugada syndrome and COVID-19. Clinical Medicine (Russian Journal). 2026;104(1):12-16. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2026-104-1-12-16
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