Ictal Bigeminy

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jul 2010 English Publisher:SAGE PublicationsJournal:Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, volume 41, pages 140-142 (issn: 1550-0594, eissn: 2169-5202,

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Authors: P, Widdess-Walsh; D, Nair;

doi: 10.1177/155005941004100306

pmid: 20722347

Ictal Bigeminy

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Abstract

Seizures can influence cardiac autonomic function and cause abnormalities in the electrocardiogram (EKG). 1 A case of stereotypical bigeminy during left temporal lobe seizures recorded in the epilepsy monitoring unit is presented. The mechanism is likely due to spread of the ictal discharge to primary visceromotor regions in the left insula (Island of Reil). This case illustrates the potential influence of ictal brain activity on cardiac electrophysiology.

Related Organizations

The Neurological Institute
United States
Cleveland Clinic
United States
New York University
United States

Keywords

Adult, Electrocardiography, Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe, Heart Conduction System, Seizures, Humans, Electroencephalography, Female

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