Abstract :
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.
Keyword :
Acute ischemic stroke, generalized seizures, cardiovascular disease.