Prevalence of nonconvulsive seizures and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in dogs and cats with a history of cluster seizures: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonconvulsive seizures (NCS) and nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) are frequently observed in human patients. Diagnosis of NCS and NCSE only can be achieved by the use of electroencephalography (EEG). Electroencephalographic monitoring is rare in veterinary medicine and consequently there is limited data on frequency of NCS and NCSE.

Objectives

Determine the prevalence of NCS and NCSE in dogs and cats with a history of cluster seizures.

Animals

Twenty-six dogs and 12 cats.

Methods

Retrospective study. Medical records of dogs and cats with cluster seizures were reviewed. Electroencephalography was performed in order to identify electrographic seizure activity after the apparent cessation of convulsive seizure activity.

Results

Nonconvulsi

SUBMITTER: Tastensen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature