Case study of Brugada syndrome presenting initially as acute myocardial infarction

•The article outlines the case of a patient who has Brugada syndrome who is initially misdiagnosed as ST elevation myocardial infarction.•The diagnosis, management and pathophysiology of Brugada syndrome is discussed.•Consideration is given to the drugs to avoid in Brudgada syndrome patients.•Areas of interest and recent developments in Brugada syndrome are discussed.