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Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a pediatric intensive care unit.

open access: yes, 2007
We aimed to describe nonconvulsive status epilepticus in terms of patient age, etiology, initial presentation, and electroencephalogram and neuroimaging findings.
Dlugos, Dennis J, Abend, Nicholas S
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Common EEG Patterns in Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes

open access: yesArchives of Epilepsy, 2016
Autoimmune encephalitis is a group of syndromes with subacute onset of amnesia, confusion and prominent seizures which may have paraneoplastic or immune-mediated etiology.
Leyla BAYSAL KIRAÇ
doaj   +1 more source

Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus (NCSE) in ICU

open access: yesBali Journal of Anesthesiology, 2017
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is defined as a persistent change in mental status as opposed to the previous conditions, lasted at least 30 minutes long ...
Made Wiryana   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Statin use and risk of remote seizure after first new onset status epilepticus

open access: yesEpilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Preclinical evidence supports the role of statins as antiepileptogenic agents. In this study, we investigated the risk of remote unprovoked seizures (RS) according to the use of statin therapy in a cohort of first‐ever status epilepticus (SE) survivors. Methods Retrospective analysis was made of adult patients (age ≥ 14 years) with a
Niccolò Orlandi   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Status Epilepticus in Post-Transplantation Hyperammonemia Involves Careful Metabolic Management

open access: yesLife, 2022
Hyperammonemia is a condition that may result after solid organ transplantation, particularly lung transplantation. However, it is very uncommon for this presentation to occur more than 30 days post-transplantation.
Vikram Venkata Puram   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epilepsy syndromes classification

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Epilepsy syndromes are distinct electroclinical entities which have been recently defined by the International League Against Epilepsy Nosology and Definitions Task Force. Each syndrome is associated with “a characteristic cluster of clinical and EEG features, often supported by specific etiologic findings”.
Elaine C. Wirrell   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the intensive care setting

open access: yesTherapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2011
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) comprises a group of syndromes that display a great diversity regarding response to anticonvulsants ranging from virtually self-limiting variants to entirely refractory forms. Therefore, treatment on intensive care
Martin Holtkamp, Hartmut Meierkord
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic epilepsies with myoclonic seizures: Mechanisms and syndromes

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Genetic epilepsy with myoclonic seizures encompasses a heterogeneous spectrum of conditions, ranging from benign and self‐limiting forms to severe, progressive disorders. While their causes are diverse, a significant proportion stems from genetic abnormalities.
Antonietta Coppola   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

COVID-19 masquerading as a non-convulsive status epilepticus

open access: yesInternational Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more and more atypical presentations of COVID-19 are being reported.
Sofie Moorthamers   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Status epilepticus: Updates on mechanisms and treatments

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Status epilepticus (SE) consists of prolonged, self‐sustaining seizures and is a common neurological emergency that causes respiratory compromise and neuronal injury. Without prompt treatment, the seizures can become resistant to benzodiazepines, leading to the progressive evolution of established, refractory, and super‐refractory SE.
Suchitra Joshi, Jaideep Kapur
wiley   +1 more source

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