Coital (cardiac) convulsions: case report of a unique presentation of complete heart block
Kelly, J.R.
Journal of Family Practice 4(6): 1073-1075
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-3509 PMID: 874433 Document Number: 118115
A 55-year-old man presented with the acute onset of seizures occurring during the post orgasmic phase of sexual intercourse. Evaluation for brain neoplasm was negative. During the hospital stay, the patient developed status epilepticus during which electrocardiogram documented complete heart block. The seizure disorder was corrected with the insertion of a permanent epicardial pacemaker.
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