You are transporting a patient with a known diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome. During transport, you notice an ST-segment elevation on the ECG and the patient experiences recurrent episodes of ventricular fibrillation. While you may need to defibrillate during these events, which treatment represents the definitive management strategy to reduce the patient’s risk of sudden cardiac death?
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✓ Correct answer: A. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)Answer: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) Brugada Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal ECG findings and a high risk for life-threatening arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation. In patients with recurrent episodes of ventricular fibrillation, the recommended definitive treatment is the implantation of an ICD, which continuously monitors the heart and delivers life-saving shocks as needed. Although medications like amiodarone and other antiarrhythmics or beta-blockers may be considered in certain contexts, they are not regarded as the primary long-term management strategy for this condition.
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