SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST Jariwala death: Can epileptic seizures affect heart's rhythm?

Indian actor and TV star Shefali Jariwala died at the age of 42 following a possible cardiac arrest. She was rushed to the hospital after reportedly complaining of severe chest pain and collapsing at home.

- BY ASHWANI KUMAR Chief Reporter

Jariwala reportedly had a history of epilepsy. According to Indian media reports, she was undergoing anti-ageing treatments as well. Dr Krishna Sarin M.S. Nair, Specialist Interventional Cardiology, Aster Hospital Al Ghusais, Dubai, noted that in rare cases, epileptic seizures can affect the heart’s rhythm.“There is a condition called SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), where a seizure may lead to