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Open Access 01-12-2009 | Research article
Prediction of seizure control in non-ketotic hyperglycemic induced seizures
Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2009
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Background
To study the factors predictive for seizure control in non-ketotic hyperglycemic induced seizures (NKHS).
Methods
We studied 21 patients who were clinically diagnosed as NKHS at Khon Kaen University hospital, Thailand. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the factors predictive for seizure control.
Results
Most patients had no previous history of diabetes and presented with repetitive partial seizures. The mean number of seizure attacks was 45 times prior to admission. The average duration to terminate seizure was 36 hours and significantly predicted by frequency of seizures (estimate 0.9, p value 0.013).
Conclusion
Frequency of seizures is the only predictive factor for the success of seizure control in NKHS.