Epilepsy Misdiagnosed as Long QT Syndrome: It Can Go Both Ways

Cardiogenic seizures are common and could be the sentinel event heralding the presence of congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS). Distinguishing a cardiogenic seizure from a neurogenic one is of the utmost importance. Herein, we present the case of a 12-year-old boy with recurrent episodes of syncope and seizures. Despite absence of QT prolongation on electrocardiogram, absence of documented arrhythmias, a negative LQTS genetic test, and recurrent...