Case ReportADHD2018
Treatment of ADHD in a patient with Brugada syndrome: a case report and a brief review
Demir Gündoğmuş P, Gündoğmuş İ, Karagöz A, Kıyançiçek M, Yaşar AB, Algül A
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 2018;28(3):339-342
Brief summary in Turkish
Brugada syndrome is one of the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in apparently healthy adults, and pharmacotherapy may have unpredictable outcomes in these patients. The article discusses psychostimulants, atomoxetine, bupropion, and psychotherapy as treatment options in an adult with ADHD who was found to have Brugada syndrome; according to the authors, this is the first report in the literature to address the co-occurrence of these conditions.
General information on the topic: ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) — Psychiatrist in Istanbul