Epilepsia Partialis Continua Secondary To Ischemic Stroke, Responsive To The Combination Of Levetiracetam And Lacosamide (P4.255)

CONCLUSIONS: EPC represents a condition commonly refractory to AED. We report two cases of EPC secondary to subacute and chronic IS that showed responsiveness to the combination of levetiracetam and lacosamide. Further evaluation of this AED combination in treating this difficult condition is needed.Disclosure: Dr. Thompson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Murr has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fayad has received research support from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and St Jude Medical.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Thompson, R., Murr, N., Fayad, P. Tags: Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG): Status Epilepticus Source Type: research