Prevalence and predictors of seizure cluster in emergency care: Insights from a tertiary hospital in Bogotá, Colombia

SC are common in emergency departments, with a prevalence of 21.2% in this study. They most frequently affect younger patients, individuals with history of epilepsy, and those receiving ≥ 3 antiseizure medications. In this context, the main etiology was poor treatment adherence.

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Neurología (English Edition)
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2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nrleng.2026.502003
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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Prevalence and predictors of seizure cluster in emergency care: Insights from a tertiary hospital in Bogotá, Colombia

N. Valencia-Enciso, A. Velásquez, C. Espinosa-Jovel, S. Riveros
Neurología (English Edition)
Epilepsy research and treatment
article

Prevalence and predictors of seizure cluster in emergency care: Insights from a tertiary hospital in Bogotá, Colombia

N. Valencia-Enciso, A. Velásquez, C. Espinosa-Jovel, S. Riveros
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Abstract

SC are common in emergency departments, with a prevalence of 21.2% in this study. They most frequently affect younger patients, individuals with history of epilepsy, and those receiving ≥ 3 antiseizure medications. In this context, the main etiology was poor treatment adherence.

Neurología (English Edition)
Universidad de La Sabana (CO), Secretaría de Salud de Bogotá (CO)
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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