Management of Brugada Syndrome in Children

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Websites

• Repository of Brugada syndrome information. www.brugada.org
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• The Familion® Tests Technical Specifications, August 2009. http://www.pgxhealth.com/familion/pdf/FAMILION_TechSheet%2009TS0801%20V2.pdf
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• Compiled and analyzed data concerning medications of concern in Brugadasyndrome patients. www.brugadadrugs.org
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