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Epileptic Seizures (Diagnosis (Physical exam, Personal/ familial histories…
Epileptic Seizures
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Pathophysiology
Inhibitory neurons in cortex, anterior thalamus, and basal ganglia react
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Cortical excitation spreads to subcortical area, thalamus, and brainstem
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Increased O2 consumption causes anabolic metabolism, hypoglycemia, and lactic acidosis
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Hypoventilation, hypoxia, and pulmonary edema leads to respiratory acidosis
Repetitive muscular contractions lead to rhabdomylosis, hyperthermia, and electrolyte imbalances
Possible arrhythmias, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse
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Clinical Presentation
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Postictal - headache, confusion, dysphagia, memory loss, paralysis, deep sleep
Preictal - anxiety, depression, and/ or confusion