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- There is some anecdotal evidence suggesting a link between temporal lobe seizures and heart rhythm issues, like bradycardia and cardiac asystole.
- Ictal bradycardia and cardiac asystole are infrequent occurrences that might not be fully recognized in medical settings.
- A case was reported where a patient experienced these heart issues during a left temporal lobe seizure, ultimately needing the placement of a pacemaker.
Article Abstract
The association between temporal lobe seizures and cardiac arrhythmias has been anecdotally reported in the literature. Ictal bradycardia and cardiac asystole are rare, and maybe underestimated. The physiological mechanism is poorly understood. We report a patient with left temporal lobe seizures who developed ictal bradycardia and cardiac asystole during a complex partial seizure and required a subsequent placement of a pacemaker.
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