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Convulsive Seizures and Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation

Philip A. Singer, MD; Richard S. Crampton, MD; Norman H. Bass, MD

Arch Neurol. 1974;31(1):64-66.

Abstract
A young woman with familial prolongation of the Q-T interval had recurrent convulsive seizures associated with episodes of paroxysmal ventricular fibrillation. Although this potentially fatal disorder is difficult to treat, bretylium tosylate rendered the patient free of symptoms. The recognition of convulsive seizures as the presenting sign in this syndrome is of great importance, for only detailed electrocardiographic study will enable the physician to make the correct diagnosis and search for effective treatment.

Author Affiliations
Charlottesville, Va

From the departments of neurology (Drs. Singer and Bass) and medicine (Dr. Crampton), University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 11, 1974.

Reprint requests to Department of Neurology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Dr. Bass).

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