Downloads : Differentiating epilepsy from syncope - 2
| Author | P. Cooper, Manchester (GB) |
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| Title | Differentiating epilepsy from syncope - 2 |
| Shownotes | A misdiagnosis of epilepsy has been reported to occur in the UK in up to 30% of adults and 40% of children. Neurological sources in the USA indicate that a similar rate is prevalent there. A diagnosis of epilepsy blights life because of the impact of medication, and the impact on education, employment and childbearing. A misdiagnosis is tragic. Misdiagnoses occur partly because of confusion over terminology in patients with blackouts,(T-LOC).Often "syncope " is used when "T-LOC " is meant. "Seizure Disorder " may be used when "Epilepsy " is meant. Confusion is created, because seizures may occur in syncope. |