title: Evaluation of the patient with new onset seizures.
abstract: This article discusses identification of different types of seizures seen in all age groups, their differential diagnosis, clinical features and management. Guidelines for anticonvulsant therapy are included.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000175:diagnosis; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013036:Spasms, Infantile / Q000175:diagnosis; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants