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Intermittent cardiac arrhythmia found during carotid cta 3 yrs ago. experiencing seizures w/heart rate spikes could arrhythmia contribute to this?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Seizures can cause: an increase in heart rate however not the other way around. Defining the nature of the heart rate response is important. You need to see a health care provider and have them obtain the appropriate testing.

Answered 3/17/2017

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