Dysautonomia
The term dysautonomia covers a range of issues, including problems with temperature change, decreased sweating, fast heart rate (called ‘tachycardia’), low blood pressure, fainting and dizziness, and sluggish digestion and blood circulation.
If someone with Dravet Syndrome is experiencing these symptoms, their epilepsy nurse or doctor needs to know. They might need to have an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that measures a person’s heart rate and looks for any change in heart rhythm.
If necessary, the nurse or doctor can arrange additional investigations, or refer the person to a cardiologist (heart specialist), depending on what the initial tests show.
Research on Dysautonomia
We’re pleased to be co-funding a study with the Epilepsy Research Institute UK to understand more about dysautonomia in Dravet Syndrome. Find out more about this research.
Dysautonomia International
There’s more information about this condition on the Dysautonomia International website.
Other conditions
Read about other conditions associated with Dravet Syndrome.
