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What is epilepsy characterized by?
What is epilepsy characterized by?
How is epilepsy classified?
How is epilepsy classified?
What percentage of people does epilepsy affect during their lifetime?
What percentage of people does epilepsy affect during their lifetime?
When does most forms of epilepsy occur?
When does most forms of epilepsy occur?
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What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
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What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
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What has reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy?
What has reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy?
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What may be inherited in some types of epilepsy?
What may be inherited in some types of epilepsy?
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What is the cause of seizures in many people with epilepsy?
What is the cause of seizures in many people with epilepsy?
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What can follow birth trauma, asphyxia neonatorum, and head injuries?
What can follow birth trauma, asphyxia neonatorum, and head injuries?
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What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
What has increased the number of patients at risk for seizures after recovery from certain conditions?
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What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
What has aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
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What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
What is the leading cause of seizures in older adults?
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What is the risk of congenital fetal anomaly in women with epilepsy?
What is the risk of congenital fetal anomaly in women with epilepsy?
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What is SUDEP in relation to epilepsy?
What is SUDEP in relation to epilepsy?
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What contributes to the possible malformations in fetuses of women with epilepsy?
What contributes to the possible malformations in fetuses of women with epilepsy?
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What is the effect of anticonvulsant medications on the effectiveness of contraceptives?
What is the effect of anticonvulsant medications on the effectiveness of contraceptives?
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What is the impact of sex hormones on seizure frequency in women with epilepsy?
What is the impact of sex hormones on seizure frequency in women with epilepsy?
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What is SUDEP related to in patients with epilepsy?
What is SUDEP related to in patients with epilepsy?
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What is the impact of long-term use of anticonvulsant medications on bone health?
What is the impact of long-term use of anticonvulsant medications on bone health?
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What is the impact of epilepsy on intellectual level?
What is the impact of epilepsy on intellectual level?
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What is the risk of sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy?
What is the risk of sudden unexpected death in patients with epilepsy?
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What is the impact of epilepsy on women's contraceptive use?
What is the impact of epilepsy on women's contraceptive use?
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What is the effect of anticonvulsant medications on bone health?
What is the effect of anticonvulsant medications on bone health?
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Study Notes
Epilepsy Characteristics
- Epilepsy is characterized by recurring seizures.
Epilepsy Classification
- Epilepsy is classified into different types, including partial, generalized, and unclassified.
Prevalence of Epilepsy
- Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of people during their lifetime.
Onset of Epilepsy
- Most forms of epilepsy occur in childhood and adolescence.
Risk Factors for Seizures
- Certain conditions, such as stroke and infection, increase the risk of seizures after recovery.
- Birth trauma, asphyxia neonatorum, and head injuries can also contribute to the development of epilepsy.
Diagnosis of Epilepsy
- Advances in neuroimaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have aided in the diagnosis of epilepsy.
Stigma Associated with Epilepsy
- Increased awareness and education have reduced the stigma associated with epilepsy.
Inheritance of Epilepsy
- Some types of epilepsy may be inherited.
Causes of Seizures
- Seizures in many people with epilepsy are caused by unknown or genetic factors.
Complications of Epilepsy
- SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Patients) is a complication of epilepsy.
- Congenital fetal anomalies are a risk for women with epilepsy, with a risk of 4-8%.
- Long-term use of anticonvulsant medications can impact bone health.
- Epilepsy can also impact intellectual level.
- Sudden unexpected death is a risk for patients with epilepsy, with a risk of 1-2%.
Epilepsy and Women's Health
- Sex hormones can impact seizure frequency in women with epilepsy.
- Anticonvulsant medications can affect the effectiveness of contraceptives.
- Women with epilepsy may have a higher risk of congenital fetal anomalies due to the use of anticonvulsant medications.
- Epilepsy can impact women's contraceptive use.
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Test your knowledge of epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with this quiz. Learn about the different patterns of clinical features, age at onset, family history, and seizure types associated with epilepsy. Gain insights into primary and secondary epilepsy classifications.
