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Complications

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The complications of tonic-clonic status epilepticus may be divided into:

  • cerebral
  • cardiovascular
  • respiratory
  • autonomic
  • metabolic
  • miscellaneous

In new-onset status epilepticus, unprovoked seizures and a diagnosis of epilepsy will follow in about 30%, with increased risk in those with more refractory SE (1)

Prolonged super-refractory status epilepticus may lead to more permanent cognitive or behavioural disturbances. (2)

Reference

  1. Rodrigo-Gisbert M et al. Prediction of long-term unprovoked seizures after status epilepticus. Epilepsia. 2023 Sep;64(9):2399-408.
  2. Gramstad A, Power KN, Engelsen BA. Neuropsychological performance 1 year after status epilepticus in adults. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2021 Apr 21;36(3):329-38.

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