logging in or signing up 9Th Annual Teleconsults in Epilepsy Sirven Me_I Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 849 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: June 16, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: novartis (38 month(s) ago) dear sir i swa your presentation its great .so kindly if you can send it to me on irfan_ullah94@yahoo.com.i shall be very thankfull to you. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the Elderly: Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the Elderly Teleconsults in Epilepsy Series IX Joseph Sirven, MD Associate Professor of Neurology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Unique Aspects of Epilepsy in the Elderly: Unique Aspects of Epilepsy in the Elderly Epidemiology Etiology Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult Seizure Presentation Differential Diagnosis Epidemiology: Epidemiology Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy in the Elderly: Hauser, 1998. Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy in the Elderly Elderly: numbers increasing in general population (about 30% of new cases are over age 65 years) Medical conditions affecting elderly increase risk for seizures and epilepsy Third most common neurological disorder Acute symptomatic seizures Stroke Brain tumor Head injury Dementia Toxic metabolic Incidence of Acute Symptomatic and Unprovoked Seizures in the Elderly: Incidence of Acute Symptomatic and Unprovoked Seizures in the Elderly 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 20 40 60 80 Unprovoked† Acute Symptomatic* Age (yrs) Incidence/100,000 *Annegers JF, et al. Epilepsia. 1995;36:327-333. †Hauser WA, et al. Epilepsia. 1993;34:453-468. Epidemiology: Epidemiology POINT Seizure Disorders are a significant problem in the long-term care setting Epilepsy Etiology in People>64 Years of Age: Hauser WA. Epilepsia. 1992;33(suppl 4):S11. Epilepsy Etiology in People andgt;64 Years of Age Etiology: Etiology POINT: Common illnesses afflicting older adults are often the precipitants of seizures and it is therefore not unexpected to see seizures in individuals with these conditions Unique Impact of Seizures in Older Adults: Unique Impact of Seizures in Older Adults Postictal state is prolonged in 14% andgt; 24 hour postictal state Godfrey 1982, 1989 Todd’s paralysis more common Norris 1982 Seizures may be more injurious Falls which result from a seizure can have a devastating effect Falls may lead to functional dependence Impact ADLs Nursing home admissions Tinetti 1997 Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult: Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult Point: Identification and treatment of seizures in the elderly can significantly and positively impact QOL Seizure Classification: Seizure Classification Partial Simple partial Complex partial Seizure Presentation in Older Adults: Seizure Presentation in Older Adults Seizures in Older Adults: Seizures in Older Adults Older patients often have more frontal and parietal lobe foci than temporal lobe foci. Auras of dizziness SPS are often more focal motor and sensory CPS present with altered mentation, staring, blackouts, confusion 66 yo male “ Feeling drugged”: 66 yo male ' Feeling drugged' Seizures in Older Adults: Seizures in Older Adults Point: Seizures are often missed or misdiagnosed Differential Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis Easily mimics Syncope TIA TGA Vertigo Seizure Recognition: Seizure Recognition POINT: Episodes of Loss of Consciousness Episodes of Dizziness Episodes of Confusion Episodes of Language Change Think seizures Questions Raised by a First Seizure: Questions Raised by a First Seizure Seizure or not? Focal onset? Evidence of CNS dysfunction? Metabolic precipitant? Seizure type? Syndrome type? Studies? Start AED? Summary: Summary Algorithm for Diagnosing Seizures Slide20: Seizure First Aid: Seizure First Aid First AidTonic-Clonic Seizure: First Aid Tonic-Clonic Seizure Turn person on side with head inclined toward ground to keep airway clear, protect from nearby hazards Transfer to hospital needed for: Multiple seizures lasting 5 minutes or longer or status epilepticus Person is injured or diabetic New onset seizures DO NOT put rigid object in mouth or restrain You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
9Th Annual Teleconsults in Epilepsy Sirven Me_I Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 849 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: June 16, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: novartis (38 month(s) ago) dear sir i swa your presentation its great .so kindly if you can send it to me on irfan_ullah94@yahoo.com.i shall be very thankfull to you. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the Elderly: Funny Spells: Recognizing and Diagnosing Seizures in the Elderly Teleconsults in Epilepsy Series IX Joseph Sirven, MD Associate Professor of Neurology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Unique Aspects of Epilepsy in the Elderly: Unique Aspects of Epilepsy in the Elderly Epidemiology Etiology Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult Seizure Presentation Differential Diagnosis Epidemiology: Epidemiology Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy in the Elderly: Hauser, 1998. Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy in the Elderly Elderly: numbers increasing in general population (about 30% of new cases are over age 65 years) Medical conditions affecting elderly increase risk for seizures and epilepsy Third most common neurological disorder Acute symptomatic seizures Stroke Brain tumor Head injury Dementia Toxic metabolic Incidence of Acute Symptomatic and Unprovoked Seizures in the Elderly: Incidence of Acute Symptomatic and Unprovoked Seizures in the Elderly 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 20 40 60 80 Unprovoked† Acute Symptomatic* Age (yrs) Incidence/100,000 *Annegers JF, et al. Epilepsia. 1995;36:327-333. †Hauser WA, et al. Epilepsia. 1993;34:453-468. Epidemiology: Epidemiology POINT Seizure Disorders are a significant problem in the long-term care setting Epilepsy Etiology in People>64 Years of Age: Hauser WA. Epilepsia. 1992;33(suppl 4):S11. Epilepsy Etiology in People andgt;64 Years of Age Etiology: Etiology POINT: Common illnesses afflicting older adults are often the precipitants of seizures and it is therefore not unexpected to see seizures in individuals with these conditions Unique Impact of Seizures in Older Adults: Unique Impact of Seizures in Older Adults Postictal state is prolonged in 14% andgt; 24 hour postictal state Godfrey 1982, 1989 Todd’s paralysis more common Norris 1982 Seizures may be more injurious Falls which result from a seizure can have a devastating effect Falls may lead to functional dependence Impact ADLs Nursing home admissions Tinetti 1997 Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult: Unique Impact of Seizures in the Older Adult Point: Identification and treatment of seizures in the elderly can significantly and positively impact QOL Seizure Classification: Seizure Classification Partial Simple partial Complex partial Seizure Presentation in Older Adults: Seizure Presentation in Older Adults Seizures in Older Adults: Seizures in Older Adults Older patients often have more frontal and parietal lobe foci than temporal lobe foci. Auras of dizziness SPS are often more focal motor and sensory CPS present with altered mentation, staring, blackouts, confusion 66 yo male “ Feeling drugged”: 66 yo male ' Feeling drugged' Seizures in Older Adults: Seizures in Older Adults Point: Seizures are often missed or misdiagnosed Differential Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis Easily mimics Syncope TIA TGA Vertigo Seizure Recognition: Seizure Recognition POINT: Episodes of Loss of Consciousness Episodes of Dizziness Episodes of Confusion Episodes of Language Change Think seizures Questions Raised by a First Seizure: Questions Raised by a First Seizure Seizure or not? Focal onset? Evidence of CNS dysfunction? Metabolic precipitant? Seizure type? Syndrome type? Studies? Start AED? Summary: Summary Algorithm for Diagnosing Seizures Slide20: Seizure First Aid: Seizure First Aid First AidTonic-Clonic Seizure: First Aid Tonic-Clonic Seizure Turn person on side with head inclined toward ground to keep airway clear, protect from nearby hazards Transfer to hospital needed for: Multiple seizures lasting 5 minutes or longer or status epilepticus Person is injured or diabetic New onset seizures DO NOT put rigid object in mouth or restrain