Iatrogenic seizures.
This article focuses on the subject of iatrogenic seizures, particularly those that are potentially avoidable. Seizures due to medications, surgical therapy, medical procedures, and diagnostic tests are all examined. Withdrawing antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy from epileptic patients who are undergoing inpatient evaluation for epilepsy surgery is also discussed.
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Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA.
D001921:Brain / Q000601:surgery; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*