Seizure occurrences among hypoglycemic patients in the emergency department.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Symptomatic hypoglycemia is a common problem in the emergency department (ED). However, without appropriate recognition and management, hypoglycemia remains a potentially fatal condition. The cause of sudden death associated with hypoglycemia might be attributed to cardiac arrhythmias and hypoxia with seizures. Despite advances in diabetes mellitus management and social background, the frequency and characteristics of patients with hypoglycemia-related seizures have remained unknown. Hence, our study aimed to investigate the frequency and characteristics of patients with hypoglycemia presenting with seizures in the ED.

Methods

This retrospective observational study was conducted in a single tertiary care center. Patient information was retrieved from the final diagnostic

SUBMITTER: Urushidani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11223063 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature