Mortality after a first‐ever unprovoked seizure
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.17567
Abstract: Although increased mortality associated with epilepsy is well understood, data in patients after their first‐ever seizure are limited. We aimed to assess mortality after a first‐ever unprovoked seizure and identify causes of death (CODs) and… read more here.
Keywords: mortality first; unprovoked seizure; mortality; first ever ... See more keywords
Protocol for an observational cohort study investigating biomarkers predicting seizure recurrence following a first unprovoked seizure in adults
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065390
Abstract: Introduction A first unprovoked seizure is a common presentation, reliably identifying those that will have recurrent seizures is a challenge. This study will be the first to explore the combined utility of serum biomarkers, quantitative… read more here.
Keywords: seizure; seizure recurrence; first unprovoked; unprovoked seizure ... See more keywords
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of a First Unprovoked Seizure in Children and Adolescents With a Focus on the Revised Diagnostic Criteria for Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1177/0883073817706028
Abstract: By definition, unprovoked seizures are not precipitated by an identifiable factor, such as fever or trauma. A thorough history and physical examination are essential to caring for pediatric patients with a potential first unprovoked seizure.… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic management; diagnostic therapeutic; first unprovoked; management first ... See more keywords
Can EEG Abnormalities be a Biomarker of Epileptogenesis?
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DOI: 10.1177/1535759721999681
Abstract: Commentary on Scalp Ripples Can Predict Development of Epilepsy After First Unprovoked Seizure in Childhood Klotz, Sag Y, Schönberger J, Jacobs J. Ann Neurol. 2021;89(1):134-142. doi:10.1002/ana.25939 Objective: Identification of children at risk of developing epilepsy… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; spike ripples; first unprovoked; eeg abnormalities ... See more keywords
Immediate vs delayed treatment of first unprovoked seizure
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000006304
Abstract: Deciding whether to treat or not to treat a first-ever seizure can be difficult, particularly when additional history provides no clear provoking mechanism and the critical ancillary tests such as MRI and EEG are uninformative.… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; first unprovoked; immediate delayed; seizure ... See more keywords
Efficacy of bedside optic nerve sheath diameter measurement in differentiating provoked seizure from unprovoked seizure in the emergency department
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DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2023.42
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Emergency departments (EDs) are typically the first medical contact for seizure patients, and early diagnosis and treatment is primarily the responsibility of emergency physicians. OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate the efficacy of bedside ocular ultrasonography for optic… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; seizure; unprovoked seizure; differentiating provoked ... See more keywords