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P2X receptors as targets for the treatment of status epilepticus
Prolonged seizures are amongst the most common neurological emergencies. Status epilepticus is a state of continuous seizures that is life-threatening and prompt termination of status epilepticus is critical to protect the brain from permanent damage ...
David C Henshall +7 more
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NMDAR‐antibody encephalitis: Seizure semiology and EEG findings
Abstract Background N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate receptor antibody encephalitis (NMDAR‐Ab‐E) is an autoantibody‐mediated disorder, characterized by acute development of neuropsychiatric symptoms, seizures, movement disorders, and autonomic instability. Objectives To describe acute seizure semiology and electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in patients with a ...
Maria Emilia C. Andraus +6 more
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A Case of Autoimmune Encephalitis with Refractory Status Epilepticus
Refractory status epilepticus is usually caused by a severe brain injury and has a high rate of mortality and morbidity despite the infusion of antiepileptic drugs and anesthetic agents.
Merve Melodi ÇAKAR +5 more
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Repetitive or prolonged seizures (status epilepticus) can damage neurons within the hippocampus, trigger gliosis, and generate an enduring state of hyperexcitability.
Aasia Batool +17 more
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Abstract Pathogenic SV2A gene variants have been reported as causes of epilepsy and are often associated with drug resistance and susceptibility to fever‐related seizures. No highly effective treatments have been established for this condition. We report a female patient with a family history of epilepsy who developed generalized seizures associated ...
Takayuki Mori +4 more
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Introduction. Status epilepticus is associated with neuronal breakdown. Radiological sequelae of status epilepticus include diffusion weighted abnormalities and T2/FLAIR cortical hyperintensities corresponding to the epileptogenic cortex.
Christopher R. Newey +5 more
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Analysis of Fulminant Cerebral Edema in Acute Pediatric Encephalitis
Acute pediatric encephalitis with fulminant cerebral edema can rapidly become fatal or result in devastating neurological sequelae. Methods: All cases coded with the discharge diagnosis of acute encephalitis between January 2000 and December 2010 were ...
Shih-Yun Lan +5 more
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Background: Convulsive status epilepticus is the most common neurological emergency in children. Its management is important to avoid or minimise neurological morbidity and death.
Richard E Appleton +15 more
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Aabiya Arif,1 Yeny Chavarria,2 Mohammad Aadil Qamar,1 Sameer Saleem Tebha,3 Mehwish Butt,3 Khulud Qamar,4 Abubakr Yosufi5 1Medical School, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan; 2Department of Neurology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA;
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Clinical outcomes of intravenous levetiracetam treatment in patients with renal impairment
Intravenous levetiracetam has been approved for use as an antiepileptic drug, as well as in cases of status epilepticus. There are few reports that detail the clinical data and outcomes associated with this antiepileptic drug, particularly in patients ...
Anyamanee Lapmag +4 more
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