Keywords :
AV blockade, Bradycardia, Brash syndrome, Case report, Hyperkalaemia, Renal failure, Shock
Citation Information :
Adangi R, Sekhar MK, Telu H. A Case Report of BRASH Syndrome (Bradycardia, Renal Failure, AV Blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalaemia). 2023; 1 (2):56-58.
This case report discusses BRASH syndrome, characterized by bradycardia, renal failure, AV blockade, shock, and hyperkalaemia. It typically arises from the interaction between high potassium levels and drugs that affect the AV node, often triggered by factors like low blood volume or medications promoting hyperkalaemia or kidney damage. Patients with BRASH syndrome display various symptoms and are often critically ill, but early recognition can lead to effective treatment and better outcomes.
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