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Incidence and Characteristics of Post-Stroke Seizures: A Population-Based Study
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| Rok publikování | 2015 |
| Druh | Konferenční abstrakty |
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| Popis | Background & Purpose: Seizures are a recognized complication of stroke. However, available data are conflicting in terms of incidence, risk factors for occurrence, and impact on functional outcome and mortality. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and characteristics of seizures following ischemic stroke in a well-defined population, and their effect on long-term patient outcome. Methodology: Utilizing the Rochester Epidemiology Project medical record linkage system, we identified all incident cases of ischemic stroke (IS) that occurred between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1994. We identified all patients who developed seizures following first IS. Detailed data regarding stroke (including TOAST subtype, anatomic location, functional outcome), seizures (date, type, functional outcome, recurrence, presence of status epilepticus, complications, treatment, EEG findings), and patient status at the last follow-up were recorded and analyzed. Results: We identified 490 patients with first IS. Mean follow-up was 6.5 years (range 0.0 - 23.8). Of these, 35 (7.1%) developed seizures. Early seizures (occurring within 14 days of stroke) were present in 13 (37.1%), of which 9 (69.2%) had their seizure within the first 24 hours. Partial seizures were the most common type (23 patients, 65.7%). Status epilepticus occurred in two cases (5.7%). Tongue biting was the most common complication of poststroke seizures (4 patients, 11.4%). Treatment with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) was initiated in 32 cases (91.4%). Only one drug was necessary for seizure control in all treated patients. The mean modified Rankin Scale score was 2.9 (SD 1.48) after the first IS, and worsened to 3.3 (SD 1.43) after the first seizure. Mortality at the last follow-up was higher in the seizure group compared to the non-seizure group, even after adjusting for TOAST subtype (HR 1.52; 95% CI 1.07 - 2.16; P = 0.02). Conclusion: Seizures are mostly a late complication of IS. They do not bear a high risk of life-threatening complications and are readily controllable by a single AED. However, patients who developed poststroke seizures tended to have a worse functional outcome and an increased mortality. |