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Review
. 2024 Aug 8;144(9).
doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.24.0103. Print 2024 Aug 20.

Post-stroke epilepsy

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Karl O Nakken  1 , Erik Sætre  1 , Gernot Hlauschek  1 , Anette Huuse Farmen  2 , Morten I Lossius  1
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Post-stroke epilepsy

[Article in English, Norwegian]
Karl O Nakken et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. .

Abstract

Epilepsy as a result of stroke is currently the most rapidly increasing form of epilepsy. The risk of post-stroke epileptogenesis is higher after haemorrhagic stroke than after ischemic stroke. We provide here a brief clinical review of the topic to highlight the misinterpretation and undertreatment of focal epileptic seizures in stroke patients. Correct diagnosis and treatment are important because recurrent epileptic seizures can reduce quality of life and hinder rehabilitation.

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