Absence seizures Flashcards
1
Q
Other name for absence seizures?
A
Petit mal
2
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Are absence seizures classified as generalised or partial?
A
Generalised
3
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Typical demographic for absence seizures
A
typical age of onset of 3-10 years
girls 2:1 boys
4
Q
Describe a typical absense seizure pattern
A
- last few seconds
- quick recovery
- children unaware they have had seizure
- may be multiple per day
5
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triggers of absence seizures?
A
hyperventilation
stress
6
Q
Typical EEG pattern in absence seizure
A
bilateral, symmetrical 3Hz spike and wave pattern
7
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Typical treatment of absence seizures
A
1st Line:
- sodium valproate
- ethosuximide
8
Q
What percentage of patients treated for absence seizures become seizure free in adolescence?
A
90-95%
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