BRASH Syndrome in the Absence of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report

Introduction: Bradycardia, Renal failure, Atrioventricular nodal blockade, Shock, Hyperkalemia (BRASH syndrome) is commonly misdiagnosed in the emergency department, which can lead to a delay in care and poor patient outcomes. Case Report: We present a case of BRASH syndrome in a patient with no und...

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Main Authors: Anthony Zaffino, Amanda Polsinelli, Adam Purdy
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Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2025-02-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6fr2g5wk
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spelling doaj-art-380ab9df412b48abb894edb2b7c909aa2025-08-20T01:53:36ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine2474-252X2025-02-019215716010.5811/cpcem.38090cpcem-9-157BRASH Syndrome in the Absence of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case ReportAnthony Zaffino0Amanda Polsinelli1Adam Purdy2Riverside Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department, Newport News, VirginiaRiverside Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department, Newport News, VirginiaRiverside Regional Medical Center, Critical Care Department, Newport News, VirginiaIntroduction: Bradycardia, Renal failure, Atrioventricular nodal blockade, Shock, Hyperkalemia (BRASH syndrome) is commonly misdiagnosed in the emergency department, which can lead to a delay in care and poor patient outcomes. Case Report: We present a case of BRASH syndrome in a patient with no underlying renal disease, which further complicated diagnosis and delayed treatment. Conclusion: Prompt recognition of the underlying pathophysiology in cases of BRASH syndrome is essential to guide treatment and avoid delays in care.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6fr2g5wk
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