Post-stroke epilepsy

- Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is a major complication after stroke.
- It is unclear which treatments are most effective in the prevention of recurrence of symptoms, or whether such therapy is needed for primary prevention.
- The current understanding of epidemiology, diagnoses, mechanisms, risk factors, and treatments of PSE are covered in this review.

Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is a common complication after stroke, yet treatment options remain limited. While many physicians prescribe antiepileptic drugs (AED) for secondary prevention of PSE, it is unclear which treatments are most effective in the prevention of recurrence of symptoms, or whether such therapy is needed for primary prevention. This review discusses the current understanding of epidemiology, diagnoses, mechanisms, risk factors, and treatments of PSE.