The postictal state — What do we know?. (12th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pottkämper, Julia C. M.; Hofmeijer, Jeannette; van Waarde, Jeroen A.; van Putten, Michel J. A. M.
• Is Part Of: Epilepsia. Volume 61:issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 1045
• Page End: 1061
• Publication Date: 2020-05-12
• Subjects: epilepsy -- postictal suppression -- postictal symptoms -- postictal treatment -- SUDEP; Epilepsy -- Periodicals; 616.853
• DOI: 10.1111/epi.16519
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0013-9580

Abstract

Abstract: This narrative review provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the most important discoveries on the postictal state over the past decades as well as recent developments. After a description and definition of the postictal state, we discuss postictal sypmtoms, their clinical manifestations, and related findings. Moreover, pathophysiological advances are reviewed, followed by current treatment options.