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SEMINAR ON
Epilepsy
(Once Sacred Disease)World Epilepsy Day
(26th March)
Introduction & Epidemiology
History
In past, believed that disorders was also caused by presence of demons in a person & if person breathed On or touched another the demon would spread to another person unless that person split immediately.
Epilepsy has existed for thousands of years but only in past hundreds years or so has it begun to Understood.
•The first person actually credited with the electrical theory was John Hughlings Jackson in 1873.
• It was held that epilepsy was the result of erratic electrical discharges throughout the entire body
In the 1930’s the 1st method for testing the electrical hypothesis for epilepsy was discovered by HANS BERGER when he invented the EEG
HANS BERGER , German Neurologist
1873 - 1943
Manifestation of seizures by uncontrolled body movements…..
WHAT IS EPILEPSY..?? Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has recurrent SEIZURES with disturbance of consciousness, with or without characteristic body movements (CONVULSIONS)
So…WHAT IS SEIZURE? Paroxysmal event due to abnormal, excessive, hypersynchronous discharge from aggregate of CNS neurons.
CONVULSIONS..
EPIDEMIOLOGY
•Incidence of epilepsy is around 0.3-0.5% in different Population of world.
•The prevalence of epilepsy has been estimated at 5-10 person per 1000.
EPILEPSY IN WORLD
Epilepsy is one of the commonest neurological disorder …
Injury or Death can result from poorly treated or Untreated Epilepsy…
Epilepsy Incidence Rates by Age*
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All Epilepsy Types
Age (years)
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*Data from Rochester, MN (1975-84)Hauser WA et al. Epilepsia. 1991;32:429-445.
MORTALITY OF EPILEPSY
Patient with Epilepsy Have risk of death is roughly 2 or 3 times Greater than normal people without epilepsy
Significant number of patient die because of Accident , Status Epilepticus and a syndrome Known as SUDEP ( Sudden Unexpected Death in Epileptic Patient )
•Exact cause of Epilepsy is not Known..
•According to Some researches ……
Epilepsy occurs due to Iron Channels Mutation Congenital Imbalance of Neurotransmitter Etc…..
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
SeizureReduced GABA
Receptor functionNMDA Receptor
Activation
GABA receptor mediates inhibition responsible for normal termination of a seizure
NMDA (Glutamate) receptor activation required for propagation of seizure activity
ETIOLOGY
CNS– Head trauma
• Seizure in 1 week of injury not predictive of epilepsy– Stroke– Vascular malformations– Mass (tumor/abscess)– Meningitis/encephalitis– Congenital malformations/ cortical dysplasias– Idiopathic
SYSTEMIC– Hypo/hyperglycemia– Hypo/hypernatremia– Hypocalcemia– Uremia– Hepatic encephalopathy– Hypoxia– Hyperthermia– Drug overdose or withdrawal
ANTI MICROBIALS & ANTIVIRAL :- Acyclovir , Isoniazid
ANESTHETICS & ANALGESIC :- meperidine , Tramadol , Local Anesthetic
PSYCOTROPIC :- Lithium , Antipsychotic , Antidepressent
ANTI MALERIAL :- Chloroquine , Mefloquine
DRUG OF ABUSE :- Amphetamine , Cocaine , Phencyclidine
DUE TO SOME DRUGs…
•Maximal Electroshock Seizures
•Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) Clonic Seizures
•Chronic Focal Seizures
•Kindled Seizures
EXPERIMENTAL MODELS
Classification of SEIZURES
CLASSIFICATION OF SEIZURES
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) published a modified version of the International classification of epileptic seizures in 1981
Based on clinical features & electroencephalic findings rather than underlying etiology or cellular substrate.
Classification of Seizures
Focal (partial)
Simple partial
Complexpartial
Partial seizures
evolving to secondary
generalized
Generalized
Absence
Myoclonic
Clonic
Tonic
Tonic-Clonic
Atonic
Unclassified epileptic
Neonatal
Infantile
Seizures
– Electrical discharges in a relatively small group of dysfunctional neurones in one cerebral hemisphere
– Structural abnormalities– Aura may reflect site of
origin– + / - LOC
Generalized
– Diffuse abnormal electrical discharges from both hemispheres
– Symmetrically involved– Cellular, biochemical or
structural abnormalities– No warning– Always LOC
Partial
What is AURA..??? When the effects of a partial seizure appear as a ‘warning sign’ before a larger seizure, they are known as an Aura.
Partial Seizures evolving to Secondarily Generalized Seizures
Simple partial (Relatively w/o impaired consciousness)
Partial Seizures (Focal Onset)
Complex partial (impaired consciousness)
Simple Partial (Relatively w/o impaired Consciousness) Motor symptoms (focal motor seizure)
Involves motor strip Manifested by abnormal movement of an extremity Jacksonian march- spread to involve contiguous regions Todd’s paralysis- post ictal transient hemibody weakness Epilepsia partialis continua-rare instance, seizures continue for hours &
days
Somatosensory symptoms Autonomic symptoms Psychic symptoms
Complex partial (impaired consciousness)
Typically frontal or temporal lobe onset
Often stereotyped for the individual patient
Average duration 1-3 minutes
Frequently seen in adult onset epilepsy
Automatisms: coordinated involuntary movements.
Simple Partial Seizures to Generalised Seizures Complex Partial Seizures to Generalised Seizures Simple Partial Seizures to Complex Partial Seizures to
Generalised Seizures
Partial Seizures evolving to Secondarily Generalized Seizures
Absence Myoclonic Clonic Tonic Tonic-clonic Atonic
Generalized seizures
Sudden onset Interruption of ongoing activities Blank stare Brief upward rotation of eyes Duration: a few seconds to 1/2 minute Evaporates as rapidly as it started Usually begin in childhood(Ages 4-8) or early adolescence
Absence Seizure(Petit Mal Epilepsy)
Tonic PhaseSudden sharp tonic
contraction of muscles throughout the body
respiratory muscle: stridor / moan /ictal cry
Respiratory inhibition cyanosis
Tongue bitingUrinary incontinence
Clonic PhaseSuperimposition of periods of
muscle relaxation on the tonic muscle contraction
Small gusts of grunting respiration
Frothing of salivaDeep respirationRemains unconsciousGoes into deep sleepAwakens feeling sore,
headaches
10-20 s
Tonic-clonic seizures(Grand mal/Epileptic fit)
•Myoclonus•Regularly repeating at a rate of 2-3 per sec
•Loss of muscle tone•Patient may fall to ground•Drop attacks
•Extremely brief (<0.1 sec) Muscle contraction•Jerky muscle movements
Clonic seizures
Atonic seizures
Myoclonic seizures
Non-epileptic seizures
May be manifestation of conversion disorder, factitious disorder or malingering
Features that may distinguish from epileptic seizures• Pre-attack preparation, absence of post-ictal confusion• “Disorganized” movements, pelvic thrusting, thrashing• Bilateral convulsions without loss of consciousness• Violent or goal-directed behavior, obscene language
Video EEG may help to diagnose
Pseudoseizures
They are disorder in which epilepsy is a predominant feature & there is sufficient evidence (clinical, EEG,radiological or genetic observations) to suggest a common underlying mechanism
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Syndrome
Epilepsy Syndromes
Epidemiology by Seizure Types
Reproduced with permission from Hauser WA. Epilepsia. 1992;33(suppl 4):S10.
Complex Partial (36%)
Unclassified (3%)Myoclonic (3%)
Absence (6%)Partial Unknown
(7%)
Other Generalized (8%)
Simple Partial (14%)
Generalized TC (23%)
Diagnosis & Investigations
Epilepsy Differential Diagnosis
The following should be considered in the differential diagnosis of epilepsy:
Syncope attacks (when pt. is standing; results from global reduction of cerebral blood flow; prodromal pallor, nausea, sweating; jerks!)
Cardiac arrythmias (e.g. Adams-Stokes attacks). Prolonged arrest of cardiac rate will progressively lead to loss of consciousness – jerks!
Migraine. (Basilar migraine may lead to loss of consciousness!)
Hypoglycemia – seizures or intermittent behavioral disturbances may occur.
Narcolepsy – inappropriate sudden sleep episodes
Panic attacks PSEUDOSEIZURES – psychosomatic and
personality disorders
I. LABORATORY ANALYSIS :
Haematological: CBP( complete Blood Picture)
Biochemical: Calcium, glucose
Radiological: CT head
Microbiological: Lumbar Puncture(Always used with justification)
Investigations
II. Confirmation of epilepsy:◦ Dynamic investigations : result changes with attacks
E.g. EEG◦ Static investigations : result same between and during attacks
E.g. Brain scan
Cont……..
Electroencephalography (EEG)
WHAT IS EEG……????? A record of the electrical activity of large numbers of neurons in the brain, recorded with electrodes applied to the surface of the scalp.
• EEG indicated whenever epilepsy suspected
• Uses of EEG in epilepsy– Diagnostic: support diagnosis, classify seizure, localize
focus, quantify– Prognostic: adjust anti-epileptic treatment
Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Note:– Normal in 10-20% of epileptic patients– Background slowed by:
• diffuse cerebral process, postictal state
– Artifact from:• Eye rolling, tremor, other movement, electrodes
• Interpreted in the light of proximity to seizure
Normal EEG
EEG in Grand Mal Epilepsy
Pharmacotherapeutics
Classification:Barbiturate
Phenobarbitone
Deoxybarbiturate:
Primidone
Hydantoin
Phenytoin
Fosphenytoin
Iminostilbene
Carbamazepine
Oxcarbazepine
Succinimide Ethosuximide
Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid
Valproic Acid
Divalproex
Benzodiazepines
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Phenyltriazine
Lamotrigne
Cyclic GABA
Analogues
Gabapentine
Pregabalin
Cont…
Phenytoin
Mechanism of Action:-At Therapeutic Dose:• Prolonging The Inactivation State of Voltage Sensitive Neuronal Na+ChannalAt High Dose:• ↓Ca++ Influx• Inhibition of Glutamate • Facilitation of GABA Response
Use:•GTCS and partial seizures.•Digitalis induce Arrhythmia
Dose:•100mg BD•In Children 5-8mg/kg/day
Therapeutic Plasma Conc. Is 10-20 µg/ml
•Gingival hyperplasia
•Hirsutism
•Hypersensitivity
•Megaloblastic Anemia
•Foetal Hydantoin Syndrome
•Osteomalacia
•Lymphedenopathy
ADRs …..(Phenytoin)
Other:•Ataxia•Vertigo•Hyperglycemia•Diplopia•Epigastric Pain•Nausea•Vomiting•Thrombophlebitis
Carbamazepine
Mechanism of Action:-•Prolongation of Na+ Channel Inactivation
Use:-•DOC for Partial Seizures & GTCS•DOC for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Dose:-200-400mg TDSIn Children 15-30mg/kg/day
Therapeutic Plasma Conc. Is 5-10 µg/ml
•Dizziness•Headache•Ataxia•Vertigo•Diplopia•Photosensitivity•Leucopenia•Aplastic Anemia•Hepatotoxicity•In Elderly Water Retention and Hyponetramia
ADRs….(Carbamazepine)
Valproic acid(Sodium Valproate)
Mechanism of Action:-•Prolongation of Na+ channel inactivation •Inhibition of T type Ca+2 current•Increased activity of GABA •Decrease release of Glutamate
Broad Spectrum Anti Seizure Drug
Uses:-•DOC in Absence, Myoclonic, Atonic Seizure•Alternative Drug in GTCS, Partial Seizure
Dose:-•200mg TDS•In Children 15-30mg/kg/day
Therapeutic Plasma Conc. Is 40-100 µg/ml
In Pregnancy:-•Neural Tube Defects•Spina Bifida
In Young Girls:-•Polycystic ovarian Disease•Menstrual Irregularity
ADRs………(Valproic Acid)
•Anorexia•Vomiting•Loose motion•Weight gain•Curling of Hair•Hypersensitivity Reaction
•First line Drug in emergency
Diazepam
Use:-•In Children Febrile Convulsion( Rectal instillation of Diazepam)
Dose:-•0.2-0.5 mg/kg slow i.v. inj.
•Thrombophlebitis•Fall in BP•Respiratory depression
ADRs…
ADR:-•Local Thrombophlebitis
Lorazepam
Dose:-•0.1 mg/kg inj. i.v.
Use:-•During Emergency & Status Epilepticus
Newer DRUGS•Topiramate
•Zonisamide
•Levetiracetam
•Vigabatrin
•Tiagabine
•Lacosamide
Treatment & General Management
Seizure Treatment
• Acute Management– 90% of seizures stop without treatment in under 5
minutes– Can give lorazepam or diazepam for seizures >5min– Monitor ABCDs, avoid injury and aspiration– Treat underlying medical conditions
• Long Term Management– Decide if therapy needed
• Seizures due to secondary causes (metabolic d/o, EtOH withdrawal, immediately following head trauma/stroke) may not need longterm Rx.
• Single generalized tonic-clonic seizure recurs in about 50%– Anti-epileptic medications
• Try single therapy• Add second medication if: Seizures not controlled with single
drug and maximal levels/side effects are achieved• Treat the seizures, not drug levels
Cont…
TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY…
At personal level…….•Identity card
•No. of nears & dears
•Visiting card of Dr
•Drugs in pocket advanced for 15 days
•Maintain seizure diary ( onset, duration etc)
General management
•Adequate sleep
•Avoid fasting
•Avoid working near moving machines
•Avoid swimming
•Avoid driving
Instruction for nears n dears…
•Ensure airway protection/ position to prevent aspiration
•Do not place anything in the mouth except when to suction
•DO NOT try to force suction/airway through clenched teeth
•When the patient stops convulsing, place patient in lateral decubitus
•Assess safety of patient
•Ensure lights in room are on
•Remove any object within reach of patient that could cause injury
•Loosen clothing
•Side rails should be up if patient is in bed
•Do not try to “hold the patient down
•Control the Seizures
•Same Drugs Should be Continued
•Valproate + Folic acid
•Phenytoin + Vit K
•Regular Ultrasound(USG) & other Assessments
EPILEPSY IN PREGNANCY…
•Planning to become Pregnant – minimum drugs
•NEWER Drugs-less Teratogenicity
DOC:-Among older drugs-Carbamazepine Lamotrigine-Preferred Drug Topiraamate-also used C/I Typical Absence Seizure
Status Epilepticus
Definition:-• Continuous seizure lasting greater
than 30 minutes
• Two or more sequential seizures without recovery of full consciousness lasting >30 minutes
Status Epilepticus
• Lorazepam 4 mg (0.1 mg/kg children) IV push at rate of 2 mg/min (can be given IM)
• Diazepam 10 mg (0.2-0.3 mg/kg) IV push at rate of 2 mg/min
• Fosphenytoin 150 mg/min (20 mg/kg) IV up to(can be given IM) Phenytoin sod.20 mg/kg IV no faster than 50 mg/minConsider Phenobarbitone sod. 50-100 mg (20 mg/kg) IV
• If Seizure continues: Intubation required
• General Anesthesia – Titrate to burst Suppression (Continuous EEG monitoring required)
– Pentobarbital (5 mg/kg load, 0.5-3 mg/kg/hr maint.)– Propofol (1-2 mg/kg load over 5 min, 2-10 mg/kg/hr maint.)– Midazolam(0.2 mg/kg slow IV bolus, 0.05-0.5 mg/kg/hr maint.)
PATIENT EDUCATION
•3 Years medication
•Do Not change brand of drugs
QUIZ TIME…
1. 22nd February2. 21st March3. 18th April4. 26th March
World Epilepsy day…?
4. 26th March
Full Form of HPLC..?
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Who discovered 1st method for testing electrical hypothesis of epilepsy?
1. John Hughlings Jackson2. Robert Koch3. Hans Berger4. None of above
3. HANS BERGER
1. Absence seizures2. Clonic seizures3. Tonic-clonic seizures4. Atonic seizures
Blank stare Is seen in Which type of seizures?
1. Absence seizure.
1. Shock2. Hypoglycemia3. Pseudoseizures4. Narcolepsy
Which of the following is not included in differential diagnosis of Epilepsy?
1. Shock
Full Form of EEG…?
Electroencephalography
1. Phenytoin2. Sodium Valproate3. Carbamazepine4. Fosphenytoin
Which of the following is a broad spectrum anti-epileptic Drug?
2. Sodium Valproate
1. Lorazepam2. Diazepam3. Phenytoin4. Fosphenytoin
Which One of the following drugs is not used in status Epilepticus?
3. Phenytoin
1. Clonazepam2. Diazepam3. Lorazepam4. Clobazam
Which of the following anti-epileptic drug is given By Intra-rectal route?
2. Diazepam
1. 6 months2. 1 year3. 3 years4. 18 months
Duration of Medication in Epilepsy..?
3. 3 years
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