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1
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Generalized v Partial seizure

A

Bilateral v Focal

2
Q

Partial: Complex v Simple seizure

A

Impairment of consciousness

3
Q

Only seizure with post-ictal period

A

Tonic-clonic

4
Q

Status epilepticus

A

Seizures lasting >30min

5
Q

Aura

A

Partial “warning” seizure

6
Q

Mesial Temporal Sclerosis

A

Hippocampal gliosis & neuronal loss -> seizures

7
Q

Generalized seizures anatomy

A

Thalamus -> Cortex

8
Q

Epilepsy Dx

A

Clinical, not laboratory (EEG not always accurate)

9
Q

Seizure lab finding

A

Elevated prolactin levels

10
Q

First line Tx:

Partial seizures

A

Carbamazepine

11
Q

First line Tx:

Generalized seizures

A

Valproic acid

12
Q

First line Tx:

Absence seizures

A

Ethosuximide

13
Q

First line Tx:

Status epilepticus

A

IV Diazepam

IV Phenytoin

14
Q

Metabolism problem

A

Induce liver enzymes, speed metabolism of oral contraceptives

15
Q

Febrile seizure Tx

A

none unless significant

16
Q

Absence seizure distinguishing features

A

No aura or post-ictal confusion

Inherited

17
Q

West Syndrome

A
Infantile spasms (4-6 months)
-progressive mental retardation
18
Q

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

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2-10 years

Similar to infantile spasms