Resolution of Brugada-pattern ECG after withdrawal of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine

A 48-year-old school teacher was transferred to our institution after a syncopal episode, with unconsciousness lasting for approximately 1 min. A similar episode had occurred several years previously but had not been investigated. She had a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression, for which she was taking paroxetine 10 mg daily. There was …