Seizures and the long-QT syndrome

Ann Emerg Med. 1996 Nov;28(5):556-60. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(96)70121-x.

Abstract

We describe a case of idiopathic long-QT syndrome in a 4-year-old Hispanic girl. She had been seen previously at an outside hospital for possible new-onset seizure disorder but was brought to our emergency department after sustaining an unwitnessed fall. Her ECG was significant for changes consistent with long-QT syndrome. Emergency physicians should understand the necessity of electrocardiography in all pediatric patients who present with multiple spontaneous falls, episodes of dizziness, new-onset seizure activity and syncopal episodes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Long QT Syndrome / complications
  • Long QT Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Long QT Syndrome / therapy
  • Pacemaker, Artificial
  • Seizures / etiology*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists