Epilepsy – The Basics
You are not sure what is the difference between seizure, epileptic
seizure, epilepsy or epileptic status?
You are not the only one!
Some of those were used like synonyms before and some still are used
like that in everyday communication.
We are going to cover basics on each of them and learn those differences.
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Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
Objectives:
1. Difference between seizures and epilepsy – criteria for diagnosing epilepsy
2. Types of seizures – generalized seizures and focal seizures
3. Types of epilepsy syndromes
4. Status epilepticus and treatment