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Question 1

EEG only criteria to determine a seizure

Answer 1

• epileptiform pattern
• > 2.5 Hz
• lasts at least 10 seconds
• evolves in either space or time (frequency)

Question 2

definition of epilepsy?

Answer 2

2 unprovoked seizures >24h apart
OR
1 unprovoked seizure and a probability of recurrent seizures similar to the recurrence rate after 2 unprovoked (~60%)
OR
Diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome

Question 3

resolution of epilepsy is defined as?

Answer 3

seizure freedom for 10 years, with no ASMs for 5 years
OR
those with age dependent epilepsy who are now past that age