Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Kratom Use in a Young Man | Synapse
February 28, 2026Open Access
Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Kratom Use in a Young Man
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To highlight the cardiovascular risks associated with kratom use, particularly its potential to unmask Brugada Syndrome.
Case report detailing the clinical presentation of the young man with Brugada Syndrome after kratom use.
Review of literature on the effects of kratom as a psychoactive substance.
Identification of Brugada Syndrome in the patient post-kratom use.
Reinforcement of kratom's potential arrhythmogenic effects and associated cardiovascular risks.
Resumen
Kratom is a psychoactive substance with potential arrhythmogenic effects. Increased awareness of its cardiovascular risks is important for both clinicians and public health.