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We report the case of an 89-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with BRASH syndrome, an acronym that stands for bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia, which is an underdiagnosed and recently described clinical entity. Contrary to either hyperkalemia or atrioventricular nodal blockade alone, this syndrome represents the synergistic combination of both together, creating a vicious cycle. Conservative treatment of each component, avoiding invasive measures like dialysis or pacing, usually leads to complete resolution. Recognizing the existence of this syndrome is important for an integrative approach and to avoid its recurrence. The association between BRASH syndrome and amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, is not commonly described in literature.
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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
September 2025
Noordwest Ziekenhuis, Alkmaar. Afd. Cardiologie.
BRASH syndrome is an acronym for Bradycardia, Renal failure, AV blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalemia. It arises from the synergy between AV nodal blocking medications (such as beta-blockers or calcium antagonists), renal failure, and hyperkalemia, leading to bradycardia and renal hypoperfusion. This exacerbates the decline in renal function and hyperkalemia, increasing the effect of AV-node blocking medication and creating a vicious cycle with the risk of multi-organ failure.
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July 2025
Internal Medicine, Kantipur Hospital, Lalitpur, NPL.
Scrub typhus, a common febrile illness in South Asia, can rarely cause life-threatening myocarditis with complete heart block. We report a 43-year-old man presenting with a one-week history of fever, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. Laboratory findings showed transaminitis, hypoalbuminemia, elevated C-reactive protein, and mild hypokalemia, suggesting an infectious etiology.
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September 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40204, United States.
Background: Bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia (BRASH) syndrome is an acronym used to describe a constellation of BRASH. It is an underrecognized phenomenon that can be deadly if not appropriately managed in a timely manner. This case highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis and reviews a multitude of treatment options in a uniquely severe case of BRASH syndrome.
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August 2025
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Background: Mitral isthmus block (MIB) complicating radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of orthodromic reciprocating tachycardia (ORT) using left - sided accessory pathways (APs) is poorly understood.
Methods: Two cases and a systematic review of the literature of patients (pts) who developed MIB complicating left - sided ORT RFA is presented.
Results: Among 27 pts (34 ± 12 years old, 54% female, 68% concealed AP), 15 (56%) had ≥ 1 failed RFA procedure.