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Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Epilepsy Seizure ... Seizures - Absence ... seizures #Generalized ... #Types #Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
Focal Seizures ... Focal Seizures With ... autonomic or psvchic symptoms ... autonomic or psychic symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Classification of Neonatal Seizures
Subtle 
Clonic 
 - Focal 
 - Multifocal 
Tonic 
 - Focal
Classification of ... Neonatal Seizures ... #Neonatal #Seizures ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Peds
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
Generalized seizures ... called primary generalized ... Now the term generalized ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary Epileptic ... Seizures - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dyscognitive Generalized ... #Epilepsy #Seizures
ILAE Classification of Seizure Types
 - Focal Onset
 - Generalized Onset
 - Unknown Onset
 - Unclassified

SCVMC
ILAE Classification ... of Seizure Types ... Focal Onset - Generalized ... Medicine @SCVMCMed #Seizure ... #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... history suggest a seizure ... of additional symptoms ... Characterize seizure ... #Seizure #management
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Cerebral/visual symptoms ... Preeclampsia + Grand ... Mal Seizure ... #Preeclampsia #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Criteria
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Minor withdrawal (6 to 36 hours) - Tremulousness, mild anxiety, headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, gastrointestinal
mental status • Seizures ... brief flurry of generalized ... tonic-clonic seizures ... period; status epilepticus ... Timeline #etoh #diagnosis