| Nonconvulsive status epilepticus: high incidence in dialysis-dependent patients. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17922733 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Nonconvulsive status epilepticus is defined as a mental status change from baseline of at least a 30-min duration associated with constant or near-continuous ictal discharges on an electroencephalogram (EEG). Nonconvulsive status epilepticus is an often-overlooked diagnosis as a cause of acute confusional state. There are few case reports in dialysis patients. We are reporting 5 patients on chronic dialysis treatment who presented with an acute confusional state. Nonconvulsive status epilepticus was diagnosed by EEG and response to intravenous benzodiazepines. We recommend early EEG to be considered in the evaluation of dialysis patients with an acute confusional state. |
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Authors:
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Sheikh Iftikhar; Said Dahbour; Siddiqi Nauman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis Volume: 11 ISSN: 1492-7535 ISO Abbreviation: Hemodial Int Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-09 Completed Date: 2007-12-12 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101093910 Medline TA: Hemodial Int Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 392-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Nephrology, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Aged Benzodiazepines / administration & dosage Electroencephalography Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Injections, Intravenous Male Middle Aged Renal Dialysis / adverse effects* Risk Factors Status Epilepticus / diagnosis*, physiopathology*, therapy Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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12794-10-4/Benzodiazepines |
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