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http://dx.doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2012.42.5.349

Recurrent Syncope Triggered by Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Ictal Bradycardia Syndrome  

Kang, Do-Yoon (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Oh, Il-Young (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Lee, So-Ryoung (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Choe, Won-Seok (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Yoon, Jung-Han (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Lee, Sang-Kun (Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Choi, Eue-Keun (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Oh, Se-Il (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
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Korean Circulation Journal / v.42, no.5, 2012 , pp. 349-351 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ictal asystole is potentially lethal, and known to originate from the involvement of limbic autonomic regions. Appropriate treatment must include an antiepileptic drug and the implantation of a pacemaker. We report the case of a 54-year-old male with recurrent syncope secondary to ictal asystole triggered by temporal lobe epilepsy. This was confirmed by combined Holter and video-electroencephalogram monitoring.
Keywords
Bradycardia; Syncope; Electrocardiography;
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