A case that is not for the faint of heart.
A 5-year-old was admitted after an episode of loss of consciousness and an episode of convulsive activity. Information that aids in differentiating seizures and syncope is discussed.
McGregor
Amy
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center, LeBonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Neuroscience Institute, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Memphis, TN, USA. amy.mcgregor@utmg.org
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology