Adverse Effect of Early Epileptic Seizures in Patients Receiving Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke

Background and Purpose—The aim of this study was to analyze epileptic seizures and their impact on outcome in patients with stroke treated with endovascular therapy.

Methods—From December 1992 to December 2010 we managed 805 patients with stroke with endovascular therapy. Epileptic seizures, bleeding complications, and 3-month outcomes were recorded prospectively. Outcomes of patients with early seizures (within 24 hours of stroke onset) and patients with late seizures (>24 hours after stroke) were compared with outcomes of seizure-free patients using uni- and multivariable statistics. Read more