Electrocardiographic abnormalities in acute cerebrovascular events in patients with/without cardiovascular disease

Conclusion: Ischemia-like ECG changes and arrhythmias are frequently seen in stroke patients, even in those with no history or signs of primary heart disease, which support a central nervous system origin of these ECG abnormalities. Further study is necessary to better define the brain-heart interaction.

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - February 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Mansoureh ToghaAlireza SharifpourHaleh AshrafMansour MoghadamMohammad Ali Sahraian Source Type: research