Epilepsy in the elderly.
The incidence of epilepsy is higher in the elderly than in younger adults. This community presents a challenging set of considerations in diagnosis and management. Numerous other processes may mimic seizures in the elderly. After careful diagnosis, AED choices should take into account metabolism, drug-drug in interactions, co-morbidities, and side effect profiles while striving to achieve seizure freedom.
Rhode Island Hospital, USA.
Amanda M
AM
Diamond
Andrew S
AS
Blum
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans
D000927:Anticonvulsants