Epilepsy: seizure control
Evidence-based neurology checklist on epilepsy: seizure control: Seizure control rate Seizure control is achieved in 50% of cases with the first AED It is achieved in 30% with the second AED Eventual seizure control is achieved in about 20% of initially pharmaco-resistant cases Seizure recurrence…
Seizure control rate
- Seizure control is achieved in 50% of cases with the first AED
- It is achieved in 30% with the second AED
- Eventual seizure control is achieved in about 20% of initially pharmaco-resistant cases
Seizure recurrence rate
Risk factors for seizure recurrence
Indications for specialist referral in poor seizure control
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