Table 1 Patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder presenting with arrhythmia
Author, year (ref) | Age (years), sex | Type of arrhythmia | Other symptoms | MRI lesion | Treatment | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tsouris et al., 2020 [6] | 42, M | Sinus pauses | Hiccups, reduced visual acuity of the left eye, retrobulbar pain | Lower medulla oblongata, left optic nerve | PMI, IVMP and oral PSL | Complete recovery |
Endo et al., 2020 [5] | 22, F | Sinus arrest | Nausea, vertigo, nystagmus, diplopia, dysarthria, paresthesia of the left limbs | Dorsal part of the medulla oblongata | Temporary PM, IVMP and oral PSL | Improved |
Komaki et al., 2020 [4] | 77, M | Sinus arrest | Hiccups, vomiting | Area postrema | Temporary PM and oral PSL | Improved |
Okada et al., 2012 [7] | 78, M | Cardiorespiratory arrest | Hiccups, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dysarthria, dysphagia | Medulla oblongata, cervical cord | IVMP, acyclovir, IVIg | Partially improved |
Bigi et al., 2012 [8] | 16, M | Sinus bradycardia | Hiccups, vomiting | Area postrema | IVMP | Complete recovery |
Our patient | 77, F | Sinus pauses | Nausea, vomiting, weakness of extremities, sensory impairment of the lower extremities | Dorsal part of the medulla oblongata, cervical cord | PMI, IVMP, PE and oral PSL | Partially improved |