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Status epilepticus in the elderly: differential diagnosis and treatment

Seizures are not an uncommon occurrence in older adults, and the incidence of status epilepticus is much greater in the elderly than in younger populations. Status epilepticus is a neurologic emergency and requires prompt intervention to minimize morbidity and mortality. Treatment involves both supp...

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Autores principales: Mauricio, Elizabeth Ann, Freeman, William David
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3083989/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21552318
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S10537