Refractory epilepsy: clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on refractory epilepsy: clinical features: Diagnostic criteria Failure of 2 antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) at tolerated doses The epilepsy is uncontrolled for 2 years Exclusion criteria Associated features Synonyms
Diagnostic criteria
- Failure of 2 antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) at tolerated doses
- The epilepsy is uncontrolled for 2 years
Exclusion criteria
Associated features
Synonyms
References
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