seizures + epilepsy

Question 1

what is the acronym for causes of non epileptic seizures?

Answer 1

CRASH

Question 2

Causes of non epileptic seizures?

Answer 2

-Cardiogenic
(MI, Arrhythmias, AF, A flutter, long QT, WPW, brugada, transient tachy, heart block)

-Reflex (neurogenic)
(postural hypo, vasovagal syncope)

-Artery insufficiency

• Systemic
• Hypoglycaemia + Head (eg. SOL)

Question 3

What is brugado?
what does it affect?
what does it cause?

Answer 3

auto dominant SCN5A mutation
affects CV Na+ channel
1. pseudo RBBB
2. V1+2 ST elevation
3. saddle back ST-T elevation