Does the type of seizure influence heart rate variability changes?

CONCLUSION: This work emphasizes the greater effect of FBTCS in autonomic cardiac function in patients with refractory epilepsy, compared to other types of seizures, with a significant reduction in vagal tonus, which may be associated with an increased risk of SUDEP.PMID:34864377 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108453

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - December 5, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Maria Teresa Faria Susana Rodrigues Manuel Campelo Duarte Dias Ricardo Rego Helena Rocha Francisca S á Marta Tavares-Silva Roberto Pinto Gon çalo Pestana Ana Oliveira Jorge Pereira Jo ão Paulo Silva Cunha Francisco Rocha-Gon çalves Hern âni Gonçalve Source Type: research