Acute seizures in the acute ischemic stroke setting: A step forward in their description

Acute seizures in the acute ischemic stroke setting: A step forward in their description

Neurology recent issues

Although the incidence of acute seizures after ischemic strokes is small, about 1.2%–4.2%,^1,2 they still represent a substantial clinical challenge. There are no clear management guidelines, and the effect on stroke outcome is a matter of debate.³ Moreover, experiencing a seizure at the stroke onset may represent a relative contraindication for thrombolysis.⁴ Despite all of these clinical pitfalls and multiple published studies, there remains a lack of knowledge regarding acute seizures after acute ischemic strokes. In this issue of Neurology®, Huang et al.⁵ add information to this field.

Original Article: http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/short/82/9/740?rss=1

Julio Pereira, MD

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