Title: Differentiating epilepsy from syncope

Presentor(s)	A. Fitzpatrick, Manchester (GB)
Episode	13
Year	2007
Duration	22:37

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.