Neurocardiogenic syncope complicating pediatric transcranial magnetic stimulation

Pediatr Neurol. 2008 Sep;39(3):196-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2008.06.004.

Abstract

Pediatric applications of transcranial magnetic stimulation are rapidly expanding, but lack the safety data established for adults. Transcranial magnetic stimulation-induced neurocardiogenic syncope may represent an age-dependent adverse event that is essentially undescribed in the transcranial magnetic stimulation literature. We report on 2 adolescents (of 10 children studied) with transcranial magnetic stimulation-related neurocardiogenic syncope, identify modifiable risk factors, and suggest measures to improve the safety of future pediatric transcranial magnetic stimulation studies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Pediatrics / trends
  • Risk Factors
  • Syncope, Vasovagal / etiology*
  • Syncope, Vasovagal / prevention & control
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / adverse effects*