Normal Population, Patients With Epilepsy, Patients With First Seizure
Conditions
Keywords
Electrocardiogram, Epilepsy, Seizure
Brief summary
According to recent advances in epileptic heart and sudden unexplained death in epilepsy, in this study the investigators aimed to compare ECG findings in patients with epilepsy, patients who had experienced their first seizure and patients without history of seizure.
Interventions
12-lead electrocardiography
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
for group 1: * History of epilepsy for at least 2 years * Taking antiseizure medications Inclusion Criteria for group 2: \- Solid history of first seizure confirmed by a neurologist Inclusion Criteria for group 3: \- No history of seizure
Exclusion criteria
* History of known cardiac disease or medical condition precipitating cardiac disease * Electrolyte imbalance Taking medications with significant effect on ECG indexes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Differences between ECG indexes in study groups | The ECG in group 1 and 2 was performed for patients who were admitted within 24 hours of seizure occurrence | Analysis and comparing ECG indexes in study groups |
Countries
Iran