Objective First seizures are always challenging for physicians. Determining etiology, risk of
recurrence, need for diagnostic electroencephalogram (EEG) or neuroimaging, balancing …

Evaluation of First Seizure and Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy : CONTINUUM: Lifelong
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By definition, unprovoked seizures are not precipitated by an identifiable factor, such as
fever or trauma. A thorough history and physical examination are essential to caring for …

CME Educational Objectives 1. Understand the initial evaluation of a child presenting with
first seizure. 2. Discuss the risk factors for seizure recurrence. 3. Discuss the value of …

Almost 10% of people will experience at least one seizure over a lifetime. Although common,
first seizures are serious events and warrant careful assessment and management. First …

OBJECTIVE To assess the accuracy of the diagnosis of a first unprovoked seizure in
childhood, the recurrence rate within two years, the risk factors for recurrence, and the long …

An epileptic seizure is defined as transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to
abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in brain. There are diverse etiologies …

Objective: To provide evidence-based recommendations for treatment of adults with an
unprovoked first seizure. Methods: We defined relevant questions and systematically …

Seizures are a common occurrence, affecting an estimated 8 to 10 percent of the population
over a lifetime [1, 2]. Seizures account for 1 to 2 percent of all emergency department visits …

Background The question of whether to treat a patient after a first unprovoked seizure is
controversial. This prospective study assessed the time to recurrence and risk factors for …