Status epilepticus in adults: A study from Nigeria

Conclusion Our study showed that the most common underlying etiologies in SE were stroke, antiepileptic drug non-compliance CNS infections and metabolic derangement. Duration of seizure, delay in treatment and refractory the SE were significantly associated with death, but refractory seizure was an independent predictor of death in SE.
Source: International Journal of Epilepsy - Category: Neurology Source Type: research