Abstract:Background: Distinguishing between seizure and neurally mediated syncope is challenging because of similar consequences and medical history. A head-up tilt test (HUTT) is a non-invasive, simple, and easy test to distinguish between epilepsy and syncope besides detailed history taking. Objectives: This study aimed to differentiate between epileptic events and reflex syncope (any different type of syncope) using the head-upright tilt test. Methods: We studied 59 patients (37 boys and 22 girls) between 4 to 18 ye… Show more
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