Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes Quiz
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Which one of these is the correct definition of an epileptic seizure?

  • A permanent occurrence of abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
  • A temporary occurrence of abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain (correct)
  • A chronic occurrence of normal neuronal activity in the brain
  • A transient occurrence of normal neuronal activity in the brain

    • What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?

  • The occurrence of a seizure with abnormal EEG
  • The occurrence of a single seizure
  • The occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures (correct)
  • The occurrence of a seizure with normal EEG

    • What is the prevalence of active epilepsy?

  • 5%
  • 50-100/100,000
  • More than 40 million people
  • 0.8% (correct)

    • How many unprovoked seizures need to occur within a time frame of more than 24 hours for epilepsy to be considered present?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yearly incidence of epileptic seizures?

    <p>50-100/100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how is an epileptic seizure defined?

    <p>A transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?

    <p>The occurrence of epileptic seizure with a second seizure or EEG and clinical information to convincingly demonstrate an enduring predisposition to develop recurrences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of active epilepsy?

    <p>0.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many unprovoked seizures need to occur within a time frame of more than 24 hours for epilepsy to be considered present?

    <blockquote> <p>=2</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yearly incidence of epileptic seizures?

    <p>50-100/100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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