Purified cannabidiol as add-on therapy in children with treatment-resistant infantile epileptic spasms syndrome

Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is the term currently used for West syndrome, characterized by the occurrence of epileptic spasms (ES) in clusters, associated with the pattern of hypsarrhythmia on the EEG and developmental stagnation or regression. In addition, cases that do not strictly fulfill these criteria and lack either the typical pattern of hypsarrhythmia or developmental involvement are included. IESS is typically observed in children under the age of 2, although onset at an older age may also occur [1].

Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - January 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Gabriela Reyes Valenzuela, Adolfo Gallo, Agustin Calvo, Santiago Chac ón, Lorena Fasulo, Santiago Galicchio, Javier Adi, Pablo Sebastian Fortini, Roberto Caraballo Source Type: research