Description
In this episode, we review the physical characteristics of seizure events and compare them to the most common 'mimics' of seizures. These include syncope, movement disorders, sleep disorders, and behavioral abnormalities. Understanding that a potential seizure event could actually be one of these mimics is important to the diagnostic workup and therapeutic decision-making.
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Topiramate is not as well-known as an anticonvulsant as some of the other drugs that we have discussed. However, it has a potential role at least as an adjunctive medication and so we talk about what we know of its efficacy and safety in this episode. It seems that this is a safe drug at least in...
Published 08/06/24
In this episode, we reflect on the use of newest of all veterinary anti-convulsants, imepitoin. Although available in Europe, it is not freely available yet in the USA but we need to be ready for it by understanding its administration, efficacy, and safety.
Published 07/12/24