Pathology
A widespread seizure is characterized by:
What is high frequency burst of action potentials?
Anticonvulsants like benzodiazepine work by ___
What is blocking Na+ channels to prevent repetitive firing of action potentials?
Up to __ of people with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated with medications
What is 70%
Up to __ of people around the world will have at least 1 seizure during their lifetime
What is 10%?
A focal seizure is characterized by:
What is hypersynchronization of a neuronal population?
Part of the ___ lobe would be removed to help with controlling seizures by removing the site of origin?
What is the temporal lobe?
Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable brain disease that affects people of all ages where frequency of episodes are ____
What distinguishes epilepsy and seizures?
What is an epilepsy has >2 unprovoked seizures over 24 hours apart?
An action potential during an active seizure differs from a regular action potential by having an ___
what is a sustained depolarization?
Name one test used to help diagnose seizure
What is
•Blood tests
•EEG (Electroencephalography)
•MRI/CT/PET scan
•SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)?
The most common seizure is ___
What is tonic-clonic aka Grand Mal Seizure?
Name 3 causes of seizures
What is
•Stroke
•Cancer
•Brain Tumor
•Electrolyte Imbalance
•Flashing Lights
•Withdrawal/Overdose
•Stress
•Menstrual cycle or other hormonal changes
•Not eating well?
Stimulating what cranial nerve helps with treating seizures
What is vagus nerve?
What do you do if you notice a new onset or changing pattern of seizure episodes?
What is refer to PCP or neurologist?
This intervention has the best evidence for decreasing seizure frequency
What is moderate intensity supervised physical activity?