FREQUENCY OF GENERALIZED SEIZURES IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ACUTE STROKE

Background: Stroke is second most common cause of death worldwide. Stroke-related seizures are a neglected topic and generally considered as a benign and a harmless complication. Post stroke seizures can worsen the condition of patients so this study finds the extent of post stroke seizures in local population. Objective: To assess the frequency of generalized seizures in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke. Material and Methods: Department of Neurology, Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi. Design: Descriptive case series. Subject & Methods: There were 150 patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke were included in this study. They were followed-up for 15 days after stroke to assess post-stroke seizures. Results: The mean age of patients was 57.37±11.18 years. Frequency of generalized seizures in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke was found in 6.67%. Conclusion: Generalized seizures in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke was low. Key Words: Acute ischemic stroke, generalized seizures, cardiovascular disease.