Cardiac arrest caused by trigeminal neuralgia.

Author: Gottesman MH, Ibrahim B, Elfenbein AS, Mechanic A, Hertz S.

Source: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.

Year: 1996

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Abstract / Excerpt:

A 67-year-old man with a 12-year history of trigeminal neuralgia experienced multiple fainting episodes preceded by right facial pain. One episode resulted in cardiac arrest with successful resuscitation. Pacemaker insertion prevented further episodes of syncope despite the occurrence of pain. The fainting episodes and cardiac arrest are believed to be unusual manifestations of trigeminal neuralgia.

Citation: Gottesman MH, Ibrahim B, Elfenbein AS, Mechanic A, Hertz S. Cardiac arrest caused by trigeminal neuralgia. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. 1996;36(6):392-4.