Abstract
Brugada syndrome, though rare, poses a significant risk of sudden
cardiac death, particularly in young adults, and remains underdiagnosed
globally. We present the case of a 22-year-old male initially presenting
with a presumed seizure episode, later found to exhibit findings
suggestive of type 1 Brugada pattern on his admission electrocardiogram
(EKG). Differential diagnosis between seizure and syncope was
challenging, compounded by the difficulty in distinguishing convulsive
syncope from seizure activity. While Brugada syndrome and epilepsy are
not commonly associated, there is evidence suggesting a shared genetic
basis, particularly in ion channel mutations. Our case underscores the
importance of considering Brugada syndrome in patients presenting with
seizure-like episodes and concerning EKG findings, prompting cardiology
consultation and electrophysiological studies. The absence of a Brugada
pattern post-ictally should not exclude diagnosis, especially in the
context of appropriate clinical suspicion. Further research is warranted
to elucidate the relationship between Brugada syndrome and epilepsy, and
the potential implications for diagnosis and management.