Each year many young patients with epilepsy die suddenly. The molecular mechanisms behind this tragic end have been unknown. In 2009, an epilepsy research laboratory discovered that a gene responsible for the most common form of LQTS can not only trigger fainting spells, and put patients at risk of sudden death, but can also cause epilepsy. This had been long suspected, but never proved. This is an important finding, because it means that a seizure, and not just a fainting spell, could signify that you have a heart rhythm disturbance such as LQT and are at risk for sudden cardiac death.
***A cardiology laboratory has also verified that many episodes in individuals with confirmed LQTS are likely to have epileptic seizures rather than simply fainting spells. These scientific discoveries are very important because for the first time we can begin to take real steps to prevent at least one cause of SUDEP. Until very recently, people with seizure disorders did not routinely receive an ECG test, because there was no firm evidence of a relationship between LQTS and epilepsy.
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***This important new evidence means that one way to reduce the risk of SUDEP is to screen for heart rhythm disorders with an ECG. If an abnormality is found, the doctor will consult a cardiologist for the appropriate treatment.
***What to do. If you are an Epileptic or have had Seizures under any pretense or condition as soon as possibly schedule an appointment with your Doctor or Neurologist. Request an EEG as well as a ECG. If you have epilepsy and have never had an ECG, ask your doctor if you should have one. It could save your life. The EEG is a very important tool in evaluating patients with Seizure activity. Apart from the patient history and the neurological exam, the EEG (electroencephalograph) is the most influential tool in the diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy. It provides a record of ongoing electrical activity in the brain. Only until recently have ECG's been associated with Seizure activity.
***What is an ECG? You may as well know because your doctor is going ask you "Why do you feel you need an ECG?" So take a minute and read the paragraph.
Electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. The heart is a muscular organ that beats in rhythm to pump the blood through the body.
The signals that make the heart's muscle fibres contract come from the sinoatrial node, which is the natural pacemaker of the heart.
In an ECG test, the electrical impulses made while the heart is beating are recorded and usually shown on a piece of paper.
This is known as an electrocardiogram, and records any problems with the heart's rhythm, and the conduction of the heart beat through the heart which may be affected by underlying heart disease. The after effect of some these ailments is Seizures. So take the two test a find out something new about yourself. And realize that it may not be in your head!
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