Case Studies in Hispanic/Latino Populations
There are also select case studies highlighting ion channelopathies
among Hispanic patients. One such case reported by Sharma et al.
discussed Brugada syndrome (BrS) in a patient of Hispanic origin with
ventricular fibrillation and an anomalous origin of the right coronary
artery.22 The patient underwent successful
intervention, and subsequent testing did not reproduce the Brugada
pattern on an ECG. The case underscores the significance of thorough
investigations and tailored management strategies in the context of such
intricate cardiac presentations.22 Another case
presented by Gautam et al. discussed the presentation of BrS
masquerading as an acute coronary syndrome in a Hispanic patient,
manifesting as an abnormal ST-segment elevation in the right precordial
leads.23 This highlights the potential of BrS to cause
SCD in patients with structurally normal hearts.