The differential diagnosis and clinical features of seizures and the diagnostic evaluation of the first seizure in adults are reviewed here. Other paroxysmal events that can mimic seizure in adults, …

Seizures are transient signs and symptoms of abnormal, excessive, or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Up to 10% of adults have a seizure during their lifetime, with increasing...

Jun 11, 2021 · According to a study from 2024, stroke is the most common underlying cause of adult-onset seizures. Your central nervous system (CNS) includes your brain and your spinal …

For evaluation of adults with new onset seizures, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to be superior to computed tomography (CT) scan for the detection of cerebral lesions …

There are different types of seizures. The type of seizure depends on which part and how much of the brain is affected and what happens during the seizure. The 2 main categories of epileptic …

Feb 7, 2023 · Generalized seizures result from diffuse cortical activation at seizure onset or generalization of partial seizure activity. This activity discusses the evaluation and …

A careful patient history and physical examination, electroencephalography, and brain imaging are necessary to separate patients with acute symptomatic seizures, single unprovoked seizures, …

The unprovoked seizure clinical pathway outlines the steps to standardize the ED clinical assessment, evaluation and recommend Neurology follow-up for healthy children presenting …

Feb 9, 2025 · Care guide for New-Onset Seizure in Adults. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

Dec 27, 2016 · Observations: Patients can present with new-onset seizure for a variety of reasons such as acute symptomatic seizures due to acute brain injury or metabolic derangements, or …