| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6011436 | Epilepsy & Behavior | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Adult-onset epilepsy at age 35 and older warrants consideration for occult cerebrovascular disease as an etiology of the epilepsy, which may also increase the risk of subsequent stroke. Somatic comorbidities frequently associated with epilepsy include comorbid conditions that share the same underlying pathology with stroke (i.e., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infarction, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis). This increased risk of stroke in patients with adult-onset epilepsy should dictate the evaluation and management of stroke risk factors to prevent stroke.
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Authors
Braxton B. Wannamaker, Dulaney A. Wilson, Angela M. Malek, Anbesaw W. Selassie,