Ictal asystole
Ictal Asystole
Ictal Asystole (pronounced: ik-tal a-sis-toh-lee) is a medical condition characterized by a cessation or significant slowing of the heart rate during a seizure.
Etymology
The term "Ictal Asystole" is derived from two words. "Ictal" originates from the Latin word "ictus", meaning a blow or a stroke, and is used in medicine to denote the event or onset of a sudden health condition such as a seizure. "Asystole", on the other hand, is derived from the Greek words "a-", meaning without, and "systole", meaning contraction. In medical terms, asystole refers to a state of no cardiac electrical activity, leading to no contractions of the myocardium and therefore no cardiac output or blood flow.
Definition
Ictal Asystole is a rare cardiac arrhythmia that occurs during an epileptic seizure. It is characterized by a temporary cessation or significant slowing of the heart rate, which can lead to a loss of consciousness or syncope. This condition is often diagnosed through electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.
Related Terms
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
- Cardiac arrhythmia: A group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
- Syncope: A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain, also known as fainting or passing out.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): A test that detects electrical activity in your brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ictal asystole
- Wikipedia's article - Ictal asystole
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