Population
8 patients initially treated for a seizure disorder for up to 5 years until dysrhythmia was disclosed as the…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to 5 years (prior to correct diagnosis)
Authors
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Supports considering cardiac etiologies for triggered drop attacks; leaves open diagnostic yield in broader pediatric cohorts.
Cardiac arrhythmias, particularly long-QT syndrome, can mimic seizure disorders and should be considered in patients presenting with drop attacks related to physical activity or emotional stress.
Pfammatter et al. (1995) studied this question.
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