Biochemical assessment of patients following ketogenic diets for epilepsy: Current practice in the UK and Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Biochemical assessment is recommended for patients prior to initiating and following a ketogenic diet (KD). There is no published literature regarding current practice in the UK and Ireland. We aimed to explore practice in comparison with international guidelines, determine approximate costs of biochemical testing in KD patients across the UK and Ireland, and promote greater consistency in KD services nationally.

Methods

A survey was designed to determine the biochemical tests requested for patients at baseline, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months + on KD. The survey was circulated to 39 centers across the UK and Ireland.

Results

Sixteen centers completed the survey. Full blood count, electrolytes, calcium, liver function tests (LFTs), lipid profile, and vitamin D w

SUBMITTER: Schoeler NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7049795 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature