Ictal bradycardia and asystole: an uncommon cause of syncope.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_D829FAF23077
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
UNIL/CHUV
Title
Ictal bradycardia and asystole: an uncommon cause of syncope.
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology
Author(s)
Novy J., Carruzzo A., Pascale P., Maeder-Ingvar M., Genné D., Pruvot E., Despland P.A., Rossetti A.O.
ISSN
1874-1754 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0167-5273
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2009
Volume
133
Number
3
Pages
e90-e93
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Letter
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We report on two patients with recurrent syncope secondary to ictal bradyarrhythmias, triggered by partial epileptic seizures with atypical, stereotyped auras. Ictal bradyarrhythmias are potentially lethal, and likely originate from the involvement of limbic autonomic regions. The appropriate treatment is double-headed, including an antiepileptic drug and the implantation of a pacemaker.
Keywords
Aged, Bradycardia/complications, Bradycardia/diagnosis, Electroencephalography/methods, Heart Arrest/complications, Heart Arrest/diagnosis, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Syncope/diagnosis, Syncope/etiology
OAI-PMH
oai:serval.unil.ch:BIB_D829FAF23077
DOI
10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.11.038
Pubmed
18191241
Web of science
000264778800029
Create date
13/05/2009 16:39
Last modification date
20/08/2019 15:57
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