Abstract:
:There is no single definition of pharmacoresistant (intractable, refractory) epilepsy. Prospective identification of pharmacoresistance is complicated by the variability of its appearance across different types of epilepsy and the variability of seizure control within a given patient over time. Failure of informative trials of two appropriate antiepileptic drugs has been recommended as a threshold that should trigger referral for evaluation at a comprehensive epilepsy center. Maximizing seizure control is imperative for reducing the risks and consequences of epilepsy, including the cognitive and psychiatric comorbidities and even sudden death.
journal_name
Neurol Clinjournal_title
Neurologic clinicsauthors
Berg ATdoi
10.1016/j.ncl.2009.06.001subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2009-11-01 00:00:00pages
1003-1013issue
4eissn
0733-8619issn
1557-9875pii
S0733-8619(09)00044-9journal_volume
27pub_type
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journal_title:Neurologic clinics
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journal_title:Neurologic clinics
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journal_title:Neurologic clinics
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