10 Questions
Which one of these is the correct definition of an epileptic seizure?
A temporary occurrence of abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?
The occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures
What is the prevalence of active epilepsy?
0.8%
How many unprovoked seizures need to occur within a time frame of more than 24 hours for epilepsy to be considered present?
2
What is the yearly incidence of epileptic seizures?
50-100/100,000
According to the text, how is an epileptic seizure defined?
A transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
What is required for the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy?
The occurrence of epileptic seizure with a second seizure or EEG and clinical information to convincingly demonstrate an enduring predisposition to develop recurrences.
What is the prevalence of active epilepsy?
0.8%
How many unprovoked seizures need to occur within a time frame of more than 24 hours for epilepsy to be considered present?
=2
What is the yearly incidence of epileptic seizures?
50-100/100,000
Test your knowledge on epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with this quiz by Prof. Dr. Kürşad AYDIN. Learn about the definition of epileptic seizures and how to distinguish them from non-epileptic seizures and similar conditions.
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