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. 2020 Dec;40(6):595-605.
doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1719075. Epub 2020 Nov 5.

Acute Provoked Seizures-Work-Up and Management in Adults

Rana Moosavi  1 , Christa B Swisher  1
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Acute Provoked Seizures-Work-Up and Management in Adults

Rana Moosavi et al. Semin Neurol. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

Acute provoked seizures, also known as acute symptomatic seizures, occur secondary to a neurological or systemic precipitant, commonly presenting as a first-time seizure. In this article, we will discuss etiology, emergent protocols, medical work-up, initial treatment, and management of these seizures. The definitions, classifications, and management of convulsive status epilepticus and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in an acute setting will also be reviewed.

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Conflict of interest statement

R.M has received speaker's honorarium from UCB and speaker's honorarium and advisory board honorarium from Eisai. All the authors report no conflict of interest.

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