Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Brugada Syndrome, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Brugada Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

I was watching an episode of Transplant Season 2 during which an Indian lawyer was seen at the emergency department for dizziness and tinnitus.
He was suspected to have Meniere's disease but during his investigation time in the department he suddenly collapsed and his heart stopped.
He was resuscitated back to life.
His ECG showed signs of Brugada syndrome even though his heart appeared to be normal.
He was diagnosed as having Brugada syndrome and it was explained to him that it was not curable.
While the doctors were talking to him, he suddenly had another heart arrest.
This time they could not resuscitate him back to life.
Brugada syndrome is a dangerous genetic heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac death in young adults in Asia is found to be more common than in other populations.
A sudden death in a person about 40 years of age is always a tragedy.
Nobody expects a young adult to die so suddenly and unexpectedly.

Brugada syndrome is a rare genetic heart disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms in the lower chambers of the heart and sudden cardiac arrest.

Brugada syndrome is a rare but serious disorder that affects the way electrical signals pass through the heart inducing the heart to beat dangerously fast and suddenly stop.

The chances of this happening can be significantly reduced if it is diagnosed and treated.

Brugada syndrome is normally caused by a faulty gene that is inherited by a child from a parent.

A simple heart investigation (ECG) can be done to see if the person has it.

The presence of the cardiac event is important.

In many patients, cardiac arrest happens during sleep or rest.

Brugada syndrome cases happening during physical activity are rare.

Sudden death normally happens around age 40.

Brugada syndrome may be responsible for some instances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a major cause of death in babies younger than 1 year.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is featured by sudden and unexplained death, normally during sleep.

Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome is a disorder featured by unexpected cardiac arrest in young adults, normally at night during sleep.

It was first documented in Southeast Asian populations where it is a major cause of death.

Brugada syndrome is primarily caused by genetic mutations that affect sodium channels in the heart muscle cells.

It is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, meaning that if one parent carries the mutation, there is a 50% chance of passing it on to their children.

Most people diagnosed with Brugada syndrome do not experience any symptoms.

Those who do may have episodes of fainting, irregular heartbeats or sudden cardiac arrest.

The symptoms may be abnormal heartbeat, chest pain or shortness of breath.

These symptoms are often triggered by fever, certain medicines, alcohol consumption, or other factors that affect the heart's electrical activity.

The ECG pattern of Brugada syndrome is characterized by a right bundle branch block (RBBB) pattern with coved ST-segment elevation over the right pre-cordial leads of V1-V3.

The main aim of treatment is to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.

The treatment may involve medicines, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or a procedure called catheter ablation

An ICD reduced the risk of sudden cardiac death by 90%.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Brugada Syndrome
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Ventricular Fibrillation
Chapter 8 Cardiac Arrest
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215932575
• Artikelnr.: 75904970

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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