Is Focal,absence And Petit Mal Seizures Correlated With Heart Problem?
Hi, I have focal, absence and petit mal seizures. I also have a problem with pvc s. It seems to me the heart problem is worse before, during and even after seizures. Is there possably a relationship between the two. I have learned pvc s can be an sign of upcoming seizures.
You are correct that cardiac arrhythmias in general can be related as a risk factor to the precipitation of seizure type such as generalized, focal, or partial. also, at times cardiac arrhythmias can develop just ahead of seizure activity as electrical aberrancy's tend to become president or more prominent in the brain autonomic function may be disrupted and people with seizure disorders may become acutely aware of something happening such as flattering or palpitations in the chest, etc.
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Is Focal,absence And Petit Mal Seizures Correlated With Heart Problem?
You are correct that cardiac arrhythmias in general can be related as a risk factor to the precipitation of seizure type such as generalized, focal, or partial. also, at times cardiac arrhythmias can develop just ahead of seizure activity as electrical aberrancy s tend to become president or more prominent in the brain autonomic function may be disrupted and people with seizure disorders may become acutely aware of something happening such as flattering or palpitations in the chest, etc. If this information has been of value to your question would you take a moment to read the answer with a number of stars as well as providing some brief written feedback. Also, if you have more specific questions you may always send a direct query to my attention by looking me up on this network with the following name: Dariush Saghafi, M.D.