Drop attacks

Evidence-based neurology checklist on drop attacks: Classification Cardiovascular: this accounts for >50% of cases Neurological: this is seen in about 30% of cases Gait/balance disorders: these account for 18% of cases Drug-related: this is seen in 12% of cases Epileptic drop attacks Other…

Classification

  • Cardiovascular: this accounts for >50% of cases
  • Neurological: this is seen in about 30% of cases
  • Gait/balance disorders: these account for 18% of cases
  • Drug-related: this is seen in 12% of cases

Epileptic drop attacks

Other neurological causes of drop attacks

Systemic causes of drop attacks

References

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  3. Ferrand-Sorbets S, Fohlen M, Bourdillon P, et al. Complete callosotomy in children with drop attacks: a retrospective monocentric study of 50 patients. Seizure 2022; 96:34-42.
  4. Stevens DL, Matthews WB. Cryptogenic drop attacks: an affliction of women. BMJ 1973; 1:439-442.
  5. Nelson GB, Hahn JS. Stimulus-induced drop episodes in Coffin-Lowry syndrome. Pediatrics 2003; 111:e197-202.
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