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Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions
Percy J, Zaveri H, Duckrow RB, Gerrard J, Farooque P, Hirsch LJ, Spencer DD, Sivaraju A. Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions. Epilepsy & Behavior 2020, 111: 107231. PMID: 32615416, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term seizure freedomSeizure freedomSeizure frequencyElectrode implantationIntracranial studiesLong-term seizure reductionAdditional surgical interventionSeizure onset localizationIntracranial electroencephalogram monitoringSeizure reductionConsecutive patientsSurgical interventionEpileptogenic networksElectroencephalogram monitoringNeuromodulatory effectsRetrospective analysisIntracranial monitoringTransient improvementDepth electrodesPatientsYear 4ImplantationAdequate dataYears
2024
Predictors of follow-up care for critically-ill patients with seizures and epileptiform abnormalities on EEG monitoring
Rice H, Fernandes M, Punia V, Rubinos C, Sivaraju A, Zafar S. Predictors of follow-up care for critically-ill patients with seizures and epileptiform abnormalities on EEG monitoring. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2024, 241: 108275. PMID: 38640778, PMCID: PMC11167629, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurological follow-upFollow-up visitFollow-upAntiseizure medicationsOutpatient follow-upCritically-ill patientsContinuous EEGEpileptiform abnormalitiesPredictors of follow-upPrevent long-term complicationsIllness severityYounger ageRetrospective cohort studyLong-term complicationsFollow-up statusIntensive care unitProbability of follow-upHigher illness severityPredictors of readmissionContinuous EEG recordingsRisk stratificationEEG monitoringCohort studyCritically-illCare unit