seizures Flashcards

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absence seizures are form of generalised epilepsy seen in children typical onset is 3-10 years. girls are more affected. what are some of the features

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abscenese last a few seconds and are associated with a quick recovery. these may be provoked by hyperventilation or stress.

child is unaware
may occur many times a day

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ECG finding of absence seizure

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bilateral, symmetrical 3Hz spike and wave pattern

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Mx of absence seizures

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sodium valproate and ethosuximide are first-line treatment

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occipital lobe seizures are characterised by flashes and floaters but also by what

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accompanied by oculomotor changes such as eye-lid flickering, forced eye-shutting, and nystagmus.

contralateral side

Classical migraine aura is incorrect. Whilst migraine aura can involve flashing distortions to the vision, this is generally bilateral, not associated with oculomotor features, and is normally followed by headache.

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