Association of ictal imaging changes in status epilepticus and neurological deterioration.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In patients with status epilepticus (SE), the clinical significance of ictal changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is insufficiently understood. We here studied whether the presence of ictal MRI changes was associated with neurological deterioration at discharge.

Methods

The retrospective cohort comprised all identifiable patients treated at Odense University Hospital in the period 2008-2017. All amenable MRIs were systemically screened for ictal changes. Patient demographics, electroencephalography, seizure characteristics, treatment, and SE duration were assessed. Neurological status was estimated before and after SE. The predefined endpoint was the association of neurological deterioration and ictal MRI changes.

Results

Of 261 eligible patients, 101

SUBMITTER: Cornwall CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826342 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature