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Semin Neurol 2020; 40(06): 595-605
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719075
Review Article

Acute Provoked Seizures—Work-Up and Management in Adults

Rana Moosavi
1   Department of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Christa B. Swisher
1   Department of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Abstract

Acute provoked seizures, also known as acute symptomatic seizures, occur secondary to a neurological or systemic precipitant, commonly presenting as a first-time seizure. In this article, we will discuss etiology, emergent protocols, medical work-up, initial treatment, and management of these seizures. The definitions, classifications, and management of convulsive status epilepticus and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in an acute setting will also be reviewed.

Keywords

acute provoked seizures - acute symptomatic seizures - nonconvulsive seizures - convulsive status epilepticus


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