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I've been aware of this phenomena since my mom was diagnosed with an electrical heart disorder. Most times you see a young healthy athlete die suddenly it's often something similar.

Causes Brugada syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder. Each beat of your heart is triggered by an electrical impulse generated by special cells in the right upper chamber of your heart. Tiny pores, called channels, on each of these cells direct this electrical activity, which makes your heart beat.

In Brugada syndrome, a defect in these channels causes your heart to beat abnormally fast, creating a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular fibrillation).

As a result, your heart doesn't pump enough blood to the rest of your body. You can faint if the abnormal rhythm lasts for a short time. Sudden cardiac death can occur if the abnormal heart beat doesn't stop.

Brugada syndrome may be caused by:

Structural abnormality in your heart, which may be hard to detect An imbalance in chemicals that help send electrical signals through your body (electrolytes) Use of certain prescription medications or cocaine Risk factors Risk factors for Brugada syndrome include:

Family history of Brugada syndrome. This condition is often passed down through families (inherited). If other family members have had Brugada syndrome, you're at an increased risk of having it, too. Being male. Men are more frequently diagnosed with Brugada syndrome than are women. Race. Brugada syndrome occurs more frequently in Asians than in other races. Fever. A fever doesn't cause Brugada syndrome, but it can irritate the heart and trigger fainting or sudden cardiac arrest in someone with Brugada syndrome, especially in children. Complications Complications of Brugada syndrome require emergency medical care. They include:

Sudden cardiac arrest. If not treated immediately, this sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness, which often occurs while sleeping, is fatal. With fast, appropriate medical care, survival is possible. Fainting. If you have Brugada syndrome and you faint, get emergency medical attention