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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

## Overview

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An ECG in patients presenting with seizure is very crucial to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Important signs to look for are, ST depression, T wave inversion, heart block, prolonged QT interval, Brugada Syndrome.

## Electrocardiogram

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An ECG in patients presenting with seizure is very crucial to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Important signs to look for are:[1][2]

* ST-depression
* T-wave inversion
* Heart block
* Long QT interval
* Brugada Syndrome

## References

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1. ↑ Opherk C, Coromilas J, Hirsch LJ (2002). "Heart rate and EKG changes in 102 seizures: analysis of influencing factors". Epilepsy Res. 52 (2): 117–27. doi:10.1016/s0920-1211(02)00215-2. PMID 12458028.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ Wong SH, Adams P, Jackson M (2008). "The electrocardiograph (ECG) in a first seizure clinic". Seizure. 17 (8): 707–10. doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2008.05.002. PMID 18556219.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)