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Syncope after effort.

M D Lowe1, M C Petch

  • 1Cardiac Unit, Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge CB3 8RE, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|February 23, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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A young man experienced recurrent fainting after exercise due to a heart rhythm issue. A dual-chamber pacemaker successfully resolved his syncope and seizures, indicating effective treatment for exertional bradycardia and asystole.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Recurrent syncope following exertion can be debilitating.
  • Cardiac investigations are crucial for diagnosing underlying causes of fainting.
  • Exertional bradycardia and asystole may present with neurological symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old man presented with recurrent syncope triggered by physical exertion.
  • Standard cardiac evaluations showed no structural heart abnormalities.
  • Exercise testing revealed prolonged bradycardia and asystole during the recovery phase.

Findings:

  • A tonic-clonic seizure occurred spontaneously after the asystolic event, which paradoxically restored sinus rhythm.
  • Implantation of a dual-chamber pacemaker effectively eliminated both syncope and seizure episodes.

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  • The patient's symptoms were directly linked to cardiac pauses during exertional recovery.

    • Implications:

    • Dual-chamber pacing is a viable treatment for exertional bradycardia-induced syncope and associated seizures.
    • This case highlights the importance of comprehensive cardiac monitoring during exercise testing.
    • Understanding the interplay between cardiac events and neurological manifestations is critical for patient management.