Importance Published data about the impact of poststroke seizures (PSSs) on the outcomes
of patients with stroke are inconsistent and have not been systematically evaluated, to the …

Background Seizure is a common complication after stroke (termed “post-stroke seizure,”
PSS). Although many studies have assessed outcomes and risk factors of PSS, no reliable …

Background and Objectives The functional outcome and mortality of patients with poststroke
epilepsy (PSE) have not been assessed in a prospective study. Previous reports have …

Background The number of patients suffering post-stroke seizure after ischemic stroke
(PSSi) is quite considerable, especially because ischemic stroke is more prevalent than …

Objective: We conducted a meta-analysis of the incidence of early and late seizures
following ischemic stroke as well as a systematic review of their pharmacologic treatment …

Background and Purpose Seizures are a known complication of ischemic stroke (IS). This
study assesses the long-term incidence and characteristics of poststroke seizures in a well …

Background Following stroke, acute symptomatic seizures (manifestation within seven days)
and epilepsy, ie occurrence of at least one unprovoked seizure (manifestation after more …

Background Late-onset poststroke seizure is highly associated with epilepsy but the
incidence of it is variable due to different definition and follow-up time. We conducted a meta …

Importance Acute symptomatic seizures occurring within 7 days after ischemic stroke may be
associated with an increased mortality and risk of epilepsy. It is unknown whether the type of …

Introduction: Limited information is available about the impact of seizures on stroke outcome,
health care delivery and resource utilization. Objective: To determine whether the presence …