Archives of cardiovascular diseases
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Feb 2019
Usefulness of head-up tilt test combined with video electroencephalogram to investigate recurrent unexplained atypical transient loss of consciousness.
Convulsive syncope and epileptic seizure share many similar clinical features. Early diagnosis is critical for choosing the appropriate management strategy. ⋯ Combined HUT/video EEG is useful for investigating recurrent unexplained atypical seizure-like T-LOC, especially in patients with a history of myoclonic jerks or with documented interictal non-specific EEG abnormalities.