Objective:To detect the expression of vimentin(VIM)in myocardium and to explore the characteristics of myocardial injuries caused by epilepsy. Methods:Models of epileptic rats were established by intraperitoneal injection of pentylenetetrazol. Expression of VIM in myocardium of epileptic rats was examined by pathologic,immunohistochemistry,and Western blot methods. Results:Hemorrhagic and hypoxic ischemic changes were showed in myocardiums of epileptic groups. With the extended duration of epilepsy,and the increases of frequency and time of seizures,there was a trend of aggravation of myocardial necrosis,fibroblast proliferation,as well as a remarkable up-regulation of VIM. Conclusion:Epilepsy can cause myocardial injury and promote the expression of VIM in myocardium.