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Poststroke epilepsy: current perspectives on diagnosis and treatment

Beata Sarecka-Hujar1, Ilona Kopyta2

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Sosnowiec, Poland, beatasarecka@poczta.onet.pl.

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
|January 15, 2019
PubMed

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Seizures and epilepsy are common after arterial ischemic stroke (AIS), particularly in children, leading to disability and increased mortality. Understanding risk factors for poststroke seizures (PSS) and epilepsy (PSE) is crucial for better prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Stroke Medicine
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Seizures and epilepsy are frequent complications following arterial ischemic stroke (AIS).
  • These neurological consequences disproportionately affect pediatric populations compared to adults.
  • Poststroke seizures (PSS) and epilepsy (PSE) can lead to significant disability and increased mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of PSS and PSE.
  • To discuss the distinct phases of poststroke seizures: early PSS (EPSS) and late PSS (LPSS).
  • To highlight the need for precise definitions and identification of risk factors for PSE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on poststroke seizures and epilepsy.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for PSS and PSE.
  • Examination of risk factors and prediction models for seizure development after AIS.

Main Results:

  • AIS is a significant cause of seizures and epilepsy in both children and adults, with higher incidence in children.
  • PSS is categorized into EPSS (within 7 days) and LPSS (up to 2 years post-AIS).
  • Further research is needed to clarify the definition of PSE and identify predictive risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of PSS and PSE are essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Identifying specific risk factors for seizures post-AIS can enhance preventative strategies.
  • A comprehensive understanding of PSE development is critical for managing epilepsy in stroke survivors.

Keywords:
antiepileptic treatmentarterial ischemic strokeearly seizureslate seizures

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