Similarity between first seizure and recurrent seizures in children
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2005; 19 (2): 131-134
in English
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ABSTRACT
The efficacy of anticonvulsants after a first seizure is uncertain; the more predictable the time and the type of recurrent seizure, the more preventable the probable events. This study was conducted to evaluate similarity of type and time of a first seizure and its recurrence in children.174 children with at least two separate seizures were taken into account.Overall in 90.5% the sleep-wake state at the second seizure was the same as the first one, while the seizure type was consistent from the first seizure to the second with 95.9% being the same.This information should be helpful in 1] counseling parents after their child has had a first seizure, and 2] in answering the question whether treatment should be started in a child presenting with a first epileptic seizure
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. J. Islamic Rep. Iran
Year:
2005
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