[Awareness during focal epileptic seizures]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2017:161:D1965.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

Not all epileptic seizures are accompanied by loss of awareness. Focal aware seizures provide an opportunity to predict the location of the epileptic source in the brain. The impact of these seizures is often underestimated, especially if someone has previously had seizures with loss of awareness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Awareness*
  • Brain
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Seizures