Ictal asystole: A condition between neurology and cardiology

Int J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 1:278:104-107. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.09.087. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Abstract

Ictal asystole can appear in patients with focal epilepsy, even in early phases. We present our experience of 7 cases, remarking the electrocardiographic characteristics, the role of apnea, treatment and long-term evolution. Awareness of this entity and collaboration between neurologists and cardiologists are essential for a correct diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Apnea; Epilepsy; Ictal asystole; Pacemaker.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiology / methods
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Electroencephalography / methods*
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis*
  • Epilepsy / epidemiology
  • Epilepsy / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest / diagnosis*
  • Heart Arrest / epidemiology
  • Heart Arrest / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurology / methods
  • Retrospective Studies