Syncope or epileptic fits? Some examples of diagnostic confounding factors

Syncope is a condition often misdiagnosed as epileptic seizures. However, the differential diagnosis between both conditions can be quite difficult, even for well-trained physicians. Four cases of epilepsy and/or syncope are reported, to exemplify this situation. Each case is discussed individually, and the confounding factors are analyzed.

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Auteurs principaux: Kowacs,Pedro André, Silva Júnior,Erasmo Barros da, Santos,Heraldo Laroca dos, Rocha,Samanta Blattes da, Simão,Cristiane, Meneses,Murilo Sousa de, Arruda,Walter Oleschko
Format: Digital revista
Langue:English
Publié: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2005
Accès en ligne:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2005000400008
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