Seizures and Epileptiform Patterns in SAH and Their Relation to Outcomes
Maciel CB, Gilmore EJ. Seizures and Epileptiform Patterns in SAH and Their Relation to Outcomes. Journal Of Clinical Neurophysiology 2016, 33: 183-195. PMID: 27258441, DOI: 10.1097/wnp.0000000000000268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubarachnoid hemorrhageAssociation of seizuresMedication side effectsImpact of seizuresSevere subarachnoid hemorrhageRisk-benefit ratioSeizure prophylaxisAntiepileptic treatmentDifferent time pointsNeurovascular complicationsYounger patientsInterictal patternsHeterogeneous pathophysiologyNeurophysiologic monitoringSubclinical seizuresCortical irritationNew anticonvulsantsTherapeutic dosingTherapeutic approachesHigh riskSide effectsFavorable profileEpileptiform patternsSeizuresBurden quantification