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Stefanidou M, Himali JJ, Devinsky O, Romero JR, Ikram MA, Beiser AS, Seshadri S, Friedman D. Vascular risk factors as predictors of epilepsy in older age: The Framingham Heart Study. Epilepsia 2021; 63:237-243. [PMID: 34786697 DOI: 10.1111/epi.17108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Stroke is the most common cause of epilepsy in older age. Subclinical cerebrovascular disease is believed to underlie some of the 30%-50% of late-onset epilepsy without a known cause (Li et al. Epilepsia. 1997;38:1216; Cleary et al. Lancet. 2004;363:1184). We studied the role of modifiable vascular risk factors in predicting subsequent epilepsy among participants ages 45 or older in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), a longitudinal, community-based study. METHODS Participants of the Offspring Cohort who attended FHS exam 5 (1991-1995) were included who were at least 45-years-old at that time, had available vascular risk factor data, and epilepsy follow-up (n = 2986, mean age 58, 48% male). Adjudication of epilepsy cases included review of medical charts to exclude seizure mimics and acute symptomatic seizures. The vascular risk factors studied included hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and hyperlipidemia. The role of the Framingham Stroke Risk Profile score was also investigated. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used for the analyses. RESULTS Fifty-five incident epilepsy cases were identified during a mean of 19 years of follow-up. Hypertension was associated with a near 2-fold risk (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.93, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-3.37, p = .022) of developing epilepsy, even after adjustment for prevalent and interim stroke. In secondary analysis, excluding patients with normal blood pressure who were receiving anti-HTN (anti-hypertensive) treatment (n = 2613, 50 incident epilepsy cases) the association was (HR: 2.44, 95% CI: 1.36-4.35, p = .003). SIGNIFICANCE Our results offer further evidence that hypertension, a potentially modifiable and highly prevalent vascular risk factor in the general population, increases 2- to 2.5-fold the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy.
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- Maria Stefanidou
- Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.,Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Neurology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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RATIONALE Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is a minimally invasive technique for removing nucleus pulposus and achieving neural decompression via a posterolateral approach. PELD is known to have a very low rate of complications during the perioperative period. Although quite rare, seizures can occur in patients undergoing PELD. PATIENT CONCERNS A 58-year-old man with severe low back pain underwent the PELD procedure under general anesthesia. During the recovery phase after general anesthesia, the patient developed a tonic-clonic seizure. Two additional episodes occurred subsequently. DIAGNOSES Bilateral disc swelling indirectly supports the diagnosis of intracranial hypertension. INTERVENTIONS Midazolam and propofol were administered to control seizures. 1.0 g phenobarbital sodium was administered by intravenous injection. Ten milligrams of furosemide and 250 mL of mannitol (20%) were prescribed sequentially. Two hundred milligrams of hydrocortisone and an ice bag were used to protect the brain. Urapidil, metoprolol, and nicardipine were intermittently used to control his blood pressure. A sustained release of sodium valproate was administered and continued prophylactically for 4 weeks. OUTCOMES No further seizures were recorded and the patient recovered well. LESSONS We conclude that total volume of fluid used for irrigation was considered a possible cause of seizure. This case illustrates the fact that irrigation should be performed cautiously in PELD procedure. And anesthesiologists should be familiar with the management strategies of perioperative acute seizures.
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Synchrotron Radiation-Based Three-Dimensional Visualization of Angioarchitectural Remodeling in Hippocampus of Epileptic Rats. Neurosci Bull 2019; 36:333-345. [PMID: 31823302 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-019-00450-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Characterizing the three-dimensional (3D) morphological alterations of microvessels under both normal and seizure conditions is crucial for a better understanding of epilepsy. However, conventional imaging techniques cannot detect microvessels on micron/sub-micron scales without angiography. In this study, synchrotron radiation (SR)-based X-ray in-line phase-contrast imaging (ILPCI) and quantitative 3D characterization were used to acquire high-resolution, high-contrast images of rat brain tissue under both normal and seizure conditions. The number of blood microvessels was markedly increased on days 1 and 14, but decreased on day 60 after seizures. The surface area, diameter distribution, mean tortuosity, and number of bifurcations and network segments also showed similar trends. These pathological changes were confirmed by histological tests. Thus, SR-based ILPCI provides systematic and detailed views of cerebrovascular anatomy at the micron level without using contrast-enhancing agents. This holds considerable promise for better diagnosis and understanding of the pathogenesis and development of epilepsy.
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Gasparini S, Ferlazzo E, Sueri C, Cianci V, Ascoli M, Cavalli SM, Beghi E, Belcastro V, Bianchi A, Benna P, Cantello R, Consoli D, De Falco FA, Di Gennaro G, Gambardella A, Gigli GL, Iudice A, Labate A, Michelucci R, Paciaroni M, Palumbo P, Primavera A, Sartucci F, Striano P, Villani F, Russo E, De Sarro G, Aguglia U. Hypertension, seizures, and epilepsy: a review on pathophysiology and management. Neurol Sci 2019; 40:1775-1783. [PMID: 31055731 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-019-03913-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Epilepsy and hypertension are common chronic conditions, both showing high prevalence in older age groups. This review outlines current experimental and clinical evidence on both direct and indirect role of hypertension in epileptogenesis and discusses the principles of drug treatment in patients with hypertension and epilepsy. METHODS We selected English-written articles on epilepsy, hypertension, stroke, and cerebrovascular disease until December, 2018. RESULTS Renin-angiotensin system might play a central role in the direct interaction between hypertension and epilepsy, but other mechanisms may be contemplated. Large-artery stroke, small vessel disease and posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome are hypertension-related brain lesions able to determine epilepsy by indirect mechanisms. The role of hypertension as an independent risk factor for post-stroke epilepsy has not been demonstrated. The role of hypertension-related small vessel disease in adult-onset epilepsy has been demonstrated. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is an acute condition, often caused by a hypertensive crisis, associated with the occurrence of acute symptomatic seizures. Chronic antiepileptic treatment should consider the risk of drug-drug interactions with antihypertensives. CONCLUSIONS Current evidence from preclinical and clinical studies supports the vision that hypertension may be a cause of seizures and epilepsy through direct or indirect mechanisms. In both post-stroke epilepsy and small vessel disease-associated epilepsy, chronic antiepileptic treatment is recommended. In posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome blood pressure must be rapidly lowered and prompt antiepileptic treatment should be initiated.
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- Sara Gasparini
- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy.,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy.,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, IRCCS, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche "Mario Negri", Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology and Epilepsy Centre, San Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine Medical School, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Neurology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences, Neurology Unit, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology, Department of Neuroscience (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Neurology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology and Muscular Diseases Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, "G. Gaslini" Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Applied Technology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy. .,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Great Metropolitan Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy. .,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy. .,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Riuniti Hospital, Via Melacrino, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
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Cuadrado-Godia E, Dwivedi P, Sharma S, Ois Santiago A, Roquer Gonzalez J, Balcells M, Laird J, Turk M, Suri HS, Nicolaides A, Saba L, Khanna NN, Suri JS. Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: A Review Focusing on Pathophysiology, Biomarkers, and Machine Learning Strategies. J Stroke 2018; 20:302-320. [PMID: 30309226 PMCID: PMC6186915 DOI: 10.5853/jos.2017.02922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) has a crucial role in lacunar stroke and brain hemorrhages and is a leading cause of cognitive decline and functional loss in elderly patients. Based on underlying pathophysiology, cSVD can be subdivided into amyloidal and non-amyloidal subtypes. Genetic factors of cSVD play a pivotal role in terms of unraveling molecular mechanism. An important pathophysiological mechanism of cSVD is blood-brain barrier leakage and endothelium dysfunction which gives a clue in identification of the disease through circulating biological markers. Detection of cSVD is routinely carried out by key neuroimaging markers including white matter hyperintensities, lacunes, small subcortical infarcts, perivascular spaces, cerebral microbleeds, and brain atrophy. Application of neural networking, machine learning and deep learning in image processing have increased significantly for correct severity of cSVD. A linkage between cSVD and other neurological disorder, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and non-cerebral disease, has also been investigated recently. This review draws a broad picture of cSVD, aiming to inculcate new insights into its pathogenesis and biomarkers. It also focuses on the role of deep machine strategies and other dimensions of cSVD by linking it with several cerebral and non-cerebral diseases as well as recent advances in the field to achieve sensitive detection, effective prevention and disease management.
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- Elisa Cuadrado-Godia
- Department of Neurology, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology, Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, India
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.,Department of Biological Engineering, IQS School of Engineering, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, St. Helena Hospital, St. Helena, CA, USA
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- Deparment of Neurology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria, Cagliari, Italy
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- Stroke Monitoring Division, AtheroPoint, Roseville, CA, USA
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van Tuijl JH, van Raak EPM, van Oostenbrugge RJ, Aldenkamp AP, Rouhl RPW. The occurrence of seizures after ischemic stroke does not influence long-term mortality; a 26-year follow-up study. J Neurol 2018; 265:1780-1788. [PMID: 29845373 PMCID: PMC6060746 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-018-8907-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objective Epileptic seizures are a common complication after stroke. The relation between occurrence of seizures after stroke and long-term mortality remains elusive. We aimed to assess whether seizures in an early or late phase after ischemic stroke are an independent determinant of long-term mortality. Methods We prospectively included and followed 444 ischemic stroke patients with a first-ever supratentorial brain infarct for at least 2 years after their stroke regarding the occurrence of seizures. The final follow-up for mortality is from April 2015 (follow-up duration 24.5–27.8 years, mean 26.0 years, SD 0.9 years). We compared patients with early-onset seizures with all seizure-free patients, whereas the patients with late-onset seizures were compared with the 1-week survivors without any seizures. We used Cox-regression analyses to correct for possible confounding factors. Results Kaplan–Meier analysis showed significantly higher mortality for the patients with early-onset seizures (p = 0.002) but after correction for known risk factors for (long term) mortality early-onset seizures had no independent influence on long-term mortality (HR 1.09; 95% CI 0.64–1.85). In patients with late-onset seizures, no significant influence from late-onset seizures on long-term mortality was found (univariate p = 0.717; multivariate HR 0.81; 95% CI 0.54–1.20). Conclusion Both early-onset and late-onset seizures do not influence long-term mortality after ischemic stroke.
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- J H van Tuijl
- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Neurology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe Center of Expertise for Epileptology, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands. .,School for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. .,Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe Center of Expertise for Epileptology, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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Izutsu N, Fujimoto Y, Yamada N, Kajikawa R, Yoshimura K, Nagashima M, Wakayama A, Yoshimine T. Small Hyperintensities in the Area of the Perforating Arteries in Patients with Seizure. Eur Neurol 2018; 79:221-227. [DOI: 10.1159/000488673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background/Aim: We previously observed spotty hyperintense lesions in the region of the perforating arteries on peri-ictal diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI); however, no report has formally described these findings. The aim of this study was to investigate focal intensities on peri-ictal DWI, and to evaluate the clinical significance of these lesions. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 677 consecutive patients with seizure who completed peri-ictal DWI within 24 h after seizure onset. Patients were grouped according to the presence or absence of diffusion hyperintense lesions (DHLs) in the region of the perforating arteries. We compared clinical and imaging characteristics between these 2 groups. Results: Among 677 patients, 23 patients (3.4%) had DHLs. Analyses of apparent diffusion coefficient values and fluid attenuated inversion recovery images suggested that DHLs were acute or subacute ischemic lesions that had appeared prior to seizure onset. Patients with DHLs were more likely to be older in age, have atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease, and have more severe deep white matter hyperintensity or leukoaraiosis compared to patients without DHLs. Conclusion: DHLs detected on peri-ictal DWI may represent incidental acute cerebral microinfarcts in the aging brain, especially in patients with small vessel disease.
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Kim HK. Myoclonic Status Epilepticus of Unknown Etiology in an Elderly Patient. J Clin Neurol 2018; 14:100-101. [PMID: 29141276 PMCID: PMC5765240 DOI: 10.3988/jcn.2018.14.1.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Hyun Kyung Kim
- Department of Neurology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Stefanidou M, Das RR, Beiser AS, Sundar B, Kelly-Hayes M, Kase CS, Devinsky O, Seshadri S, Friedman D. Incidence of seizures following initial ischemic stroke in a community-based cohort: The Framingham Heart Study. Seizure 2017; 47:105-110. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2017.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Russo E, Leo A, Scicchitano F, Donato A, Ferlazzo E, Gasparini S, Cianci V, Mignogna C, Donato G, Citraro R, Aguglia U, De Sarro G. Cerebral small vessel disease predisposes to temporal lobe epilepsy in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Brain Res Bull 2017; 130:245-250. [PMID: 28214547 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The link between cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) and epilepsy has been poorly investigated. Some reports suggest that CSVD may predispose to temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Aim of this study was to evaluate whether spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), an established model of systemic hypertension and CSVD, have a propensity to develop TLE more than generalized seizures. To this aim, amygdala kindling, as a model of TLE, and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced kindling, as a model of generalized seizures, have been used to ascertain whether SHRs are more prone to TLE as compared to Wistar Kyoto control rats. While young SHRs (without CSVD) do not differ from their age-matched controls in both models, old SHRs (with CSVD) develop stage 5 seizures in the amygdala kindling model (TLE) faster than age-matched control rats without CSVD. At odds, no differences between old SHRs and age-matched controls was observed in the development of PTZ kindling. Enalapril pre-treatment prevented the development of CSVD and normalized kindling development to control levels in SHRs. No difference was observed in the response to pharmacological treatment with carbamazepine or losartan. Overall, our study suggests that uncontrolled hypertension leading to CSVD might represent a risk factor for TLE. Further experimental studies are needed to unravel other risk factors that, along with CSVD, may predispose to TLE.
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- Emilio Russo
- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy; Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy; Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy; Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Italy
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Ferlazzo E, Gasparini S, Beghi E, Sueri C, Russo E, Leo A, Labate A, Gambardella A, Belcastro V, Striano P, Paciaroni M, Pisani LR, Aguglia U. Epilepsy in cerebrovascular diseases: Review of experimental and clinical data with meta-analysis of risk factors. Epilepsia 2016; 57:1205-14. [PMID: 27381481 DOI: 10.1111/epi.13448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Seizures may occur in close temporal association with a stroke or after a variable interval. Moreover, epilepsy is often encountered in patients with leukoaraiosis. Although early post-stroke seizures have been studied extensively, less attention has been paid to post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) and to epilepsy associated with leukoaraiosis (EAL). The aim of this paper is to review data concerning pathophysiology, prognosis, and treatment of PSE and EAL. METHODS We performed an extensive literature search to identify experimental and clinical articles on PSE and EAL. We also conducted a systematic review of risk factors for PSE and EAL among eligible studies. RESULTS PSE is caused by enhanced neuronal excitability within and near the scar. The role played by white matter changes in EAL remains to be elucidated. Meta-analysis showed that cortical involvement (odds ratio [OR] 3.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.34-5.90, p < 0.001), cerebral hemorrhage (OR 2.41, 95% CI 1.57-3.70, p < 0.001), and early seizures (OR 4.43, 95% CI 2.36-8.32, p < 0.001) are associated with an increased risk of PSE. As regards EAL, no prospective, population-based studies evaluated the role of different variables on seizure risk. Studies about the management of PSE are limited. PSE is generally well controlled by drugs. Data about risk factors, prognosis, and treatment of EAL are lacking. SIGNIFICANCE Pathophysiology and risk factors are well defined for PSE but need to be elucidated for EAL. Management of PSE and EAL relies on the clinician's judgment and should be tailored on an individual basis.
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- Edoardo Ferlazzo
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology of the National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Laboratory of Neurological Disorders, IRCCS - Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research Via La Masa, Milan, Italy
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- Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, School of Medicine, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology of the National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology of the National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), Catanzaro, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, S. Anna Hospital, Ravona, Como, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, G. Gaslini Institute, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Stroke Unit and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.,Regional Epilepsy Centre, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy.,Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology of the National Research Council (IBFM-CNR), Catanzaro, Italy
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Analysis of risk factors for first seizure after stroke in Chinese patients. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:702871. [PMID: 24298553 PMCID: PMC3835814 DOI: 10.1155/2013/702871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Revised: 08/07/2013] [Accepted: 09/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study is to assess related risk factors and predict early- and late-onset seizure after first-ever stroke. A total of 2474 consecutive patients with initial stroke in China from 1997 to 2007 were retrospectively investigated, in which, 24 clinical and radiological indexes were used for evaluation. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated by logistic regression. A total of 232 (11.1%) of patients developed seizures during a mean follow-up period of 18 months, with 123 experiencing early-onset and 109 late-onset seizure. The independent risk factors for early-onset seizure were large lesion (OR = 9.36), subarachnoid hemorrhage (OR = 5.28), initial hyponatremia (OR = 2.10), and cortical involvement (OR = 1.33). The independent risk factors for late-onset seizure were cortical involvement (OR = 11.84) and large lesion (OR = 1.87). These results demonstrated that the risk factors for early seizure after stroke are large lesion, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cortical involvement. Surprisingly, hyponatremia also predicts seizure in stroke patients. Cortical involvement is a major risk factor for late-onset seizure after stroke.
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Ragno M, Trojano L. Management of CADASIL syndrome. Expert Opin Orphan Drugs 2013. [DOI: 10.1517/21678707.2013.828998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Michele Ragno
- Division of Neurology, Ospedale Madonna del Soccorso, San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), Italy
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- Second University of Naples, Department of Psychology, Caserta, Italy ;
- Rehabilitation Institute of Telese Terme, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, IRCCS, Telese Terme (BN), Italy
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Roivainen R, Haapaniemi E, Putaala J, Kaste M, Tatlisumak T. Young adult ischaemic stroke related acute symptomatic and late seizures: risk factors. Eur J Neurol 2013; 20:1247-55. [PMID: 23581284 DOI: 10.1111/ene.12157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE After first-ever ischaemic stroke, to assess the risk and baseline factors associated with acute symptomatic seizure (ASS) (occurring within 7 days) and late post-stroke seizure (LPS) (>7 days). METHODS All consecutive patients aged 15-49 with first-ever ischaemic stroke between 1994 and 2007 treated at the Helsinki University Central Hospital were included, using Cox proportional hazard models to identify factors associated with seizures. Adjustment was for age, gender, vascular risk factors, admission hyperglycemia (>6.1 mm) and hyponatremia (<137 mm), use of psychiatric medication, stroke severity (NIH Stroke Scale) and anatomical (Bamford criteria) and etiological (Trial of Org in Acute Stroke Treatment) stroke subtype. RESULTS ASSs emerged in 35 (3.5%) patients. LPSs (n = 102) occurred at a cumulative rate of 6.1% at 1 year, 9.5% at 5 years and 11.5% at 10 years. In multivariate analysis, anxiolytic use at time of index stroke (hazard ratio 13.43, 95% confidence interval 3.91-46.14), moderate stroke severity (3.95, 1.86-8.41), cortical involvement (3.69, 1.66-8.18) and hyponatremia (3.26, 1.41-7.57) were independently associated with ASSs. Risk factors for LPSs were total anterior circulation infarct (15.94, 7.62-33.33), partial anterior circulation infarct (3.48, 1.52-7.93), history of ASS (3.94, 2.07-7.48), antidepressant use at the time of LPS (3.88, 2.46-6.11), hemorrhagic infarct (1.94, 1.19-3.15), male gender (1.79, 1.10-2.92) and hyperglycemia (1.62, 1.05-2.51). CONCLUSIONS In young ischaemic stroke patients, the magnitude of seizure risk and the major risk factors were similar to older ischaemic stroke patients but risk factors for ASSs and LPSs differed.
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- R Roivainen
- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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Okroglic S, Widmann CN, Urbach H, Scheltens P, Heneka MT. Clinical symptoms and risk factors in cerebral microangiopathy patients. PLoS One 2013; 8:e53455. [PMID: 23393549 PMCID: PMC3564848 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although the clinical manifestation and risk factors of cerebral microangiopathy (CM) remain unclear, the number of diagnoses is increasing. Hence, patterns of association among lesion topography and severity, clinical symptoms and demographic and disease risk factors were investigated retrospectively in a cohort of CM patients. METHODS Patients treated at the Department of Neurology, University of Bonn for CM (n = 223; 98m, 125f; aged 77.32±9.09) from 2005 to 2010 were retrospectively enrolled. Clinical symptoms, blood chemistry, potential risk factors, demographic data and ratings of vascular pathology in the brain based on the Wahlund scale were analyzed using Pearson's chi square test and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS Progressive cognitive decline (38.1%), gait apraxia (27.8%), stroke-related symptoms and seizures (24.2%), TIA-symptoms (22%) and vertigo (17%) were frequent symptoms within the study population. Frontal lobe WMLs/lacunar infarcts led to more frequent presentation of progressive cognitive decline, seizures, gait apraxia, stroke-related symptoms, TIA, vertigo and incontinence. Parietooccipital WMLs/lacunar infarcts were related to higher frequencies of TIA, seizures and incontinence. Basal ganglia WMLs/lacunar infarcts were seen in patients with more complaints of gait apraxia, vertigo and incontinence. Age (p = .012), arterial hypertension (p<.000), obesity (p<.000) and cerebral macroangiopathy (p = .018) were positively related to cerebral lesion load. For increased glucose level, homocysteine, CRP and D-Dimers there was no association. CONCLUSION This underlines the association of CM with neurological symptoms upon admission in a topographical manner. Seizures and vertigo are symptoms of CM which may have been missed in previous studies. In addition to confirming known risk factors such as aging and arterial hypertension, obesity appears to increase the risk as well. Since the incidence of CM is increasing, future studies should focus on the importance of prevention of vascular risk factors on its pathogenesis.
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- Sandra Okroglic
- Department of Neurology, Clinical Neuroscience Unit, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Clinical Neuroscience Unit, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology Unit, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Alzheimer Center and Department of Neurology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Clinical Neuroscience Unit, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Post-stroke seizures are a frequent cause of remote symptomatic epilepsy in adults, especially in older age. About 10% of stroke patients will suffer a seizure, depending on risk factors, such as the type, location and severity of the stroke. Previous stroke accounts for 30-40% of all cases of epilepsy in the elderly. Compared with that in younger patients, the appearance of seizures in old age is less specific and may take time before a diagnosis can be proven. The optimal timing and type of antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment for patients with post-stroke seizures is still a controversial issue. Many population- and hospital-based studies have been performed, ending with generalized recommendations, but still the decision to initiate AED treatment after a first or second seizure should be individualized. Prospective studies in the literature showed that immediate treatment after a first unprovoked seizure does not improve the long-term remission rate. However, because of the physical and psychological influences of recurrent seizures, prophylactic treatment should be considered after a first unprovoked event in an elderly person at high risk of recurrence, taking into consideration the individuality of the patient and a discussion with the patient and his/her family about the risks and benefits of both options. The latest studies regarding post-stroke seizure treatment showed that 'new-generation' drugs, such as lamotrigine, gabapentin and levetiracetam, in low doses would be reasonable because of their high rate of long-term seizure-free periods, improved safety profile, and fewer interactions with other drugs, especially anticoagulant ones, compared with first-generation AEDs. On the other hand, first-generation drugs, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital, have the potential to have a harmful impact on recovery, bone health, cognition and blood sodium levels and may interact with other treatments used by the elderly population. The drug chosen for use in the elderly population should possess a wide spectrum of activity and have few side effects. An assessment should be done to identify possible drug-drug interactions, the drug should be started at a low dose and titrated slowly to the lowest maintenance dose possible, and enhanced quality of life should be a focus of treatment. So, in the end, further research is needed to determine, more appropriately, the type of AED therapy, timing and duration of treatment.
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- Ronit Gilad
- Department of Neurology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel.
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De Toffol B, Hommet C. Epilessia nel soggetto anziano. Epilessia e demenze. Neurologia 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1634-7072(12)62057-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Roberson ED, Hope OA, Martin RC, Schmidt D. Geriatric epilepsy: research and clinical directions for the future. Epilepsy Behav 2011; 22:103-11. [PMID: 21596624 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2011] [Accepted: 04/01/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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There is a growing awareness of the need for improved treatment and care of older adults with epilepsy. The present review article highlights key clinical and research issues in the emerging field of geriatric epilepsy. Drs. Martin and Schmidt explore the scope of the problems in the field, outline topic areas including cognitive health/dementia, and diagnostic challenges, and also present important research questions that should be considered for the future. As part of this presentation, we will highlight the work of two promising young investigators whose work holds great promise for the field of geriatric epilepsy. Dr. Roberson will discuss his work focusing on the relationship of epilepsy and cognitive impairment, particularly as it relates to Alzheimer's disease pathology including tau and its role in epileptiform activity. Dr. Hope will outline key issues, as well as her work, relating to defining and measuring quality care in geriatric epilepsy.
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- Erik D Roberson
- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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De Reuck J, Van Maele G. Seizures in patients with symptomatic cervical artery occlusion by dissection and by atherosclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2009; 16:608-11. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2009.02554.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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De Reuck J, De Groote L, Van Maele G. Single seizure and epilepsy in patients with a cerebral territorial infarct. J Neurol Sci 2008; 271:127-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2008.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2007] [Revised: 03/29/2008] [Accepted: 04/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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De Reuck J, De Groote L, Van Maele G, Proot P. The Cortical Involvement of Territorial Infarcts as a Risk Factor for Stroke-Related Seizures. Cerebrovasc Dis 2007; 25:100-6. [DOI: 10.1159/000111998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2007] [Accepted: 08/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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