Psychological profile of patients with Brugada syndrome and the impact of its diagnosis and management
摘要
Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an arrhythmic hereditary disorder affecting mainly males, aged 30–50 years. Type D personality has a prevalence of 32.7% among BrS patients and 15% of these patients have an history of psychiatric disorders. One out of six BrS patients could develop anxiety/depression after BrS diagnosis or after the implantation of a defibrillator. This review evaluates the psychological profile of BrS patients, the impact of its diagnosis, and potential tools to evaluate these features.