Prevalence Causes Clinical features Investigations Therapy Prognosis

Prevalence Status epilepticus is uncommon, c though patients over 60 presenting with a first fit are often in status. c Note: Status epilepticus occurs in 3% to 7% of patients with fits. c 30% of elderly patients with a first seizure present in status. c

Expiry date: September 2004
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