| The prolonged QT syndrome presenting as epilepsy: a report of two cases and literature review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8058139 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The prolonged QT syndrome is associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. We report two patients and review eight previously reported cases of this syndrome, presenting as epilepsy. The average age at the time of the first convulsion was 4.7 years. Episodes were often infrequent, and the time to correct diagnosis ranged from 1 to 28 years. Only one-half the patients had histories suggestive of a familial syndrome. Presyncopal complaints and "lifelessness" prior to seizure activity were common findings in retrospect. Beta-blockade was effective in preventing recurrences in all patients who received treatment. |
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Authors:
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S V Pacia; O Devinsky; D J Luciano; B Vazquez |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 44 ISSN: 0028-3878 ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 1994 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-09-12 Completed Date: 1994-09-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1408-10 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, New York University, New York. |
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Adult Child Diagnosis, Differential Epilepsy / diagnosis* Female Humans Long QT Syndrome / complications, diagnosis*, physiopathology Male Seizures / etiology* |
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Comment In:
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Neurology. 1996 Apr;46(4):1188
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8780130
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