Epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs: risk factors for atherosclerosis

201425 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Forayssa M. Talaat · Cairo University

Tayssir Kamel · Cairo University

Amany Mahmoud Rabah · Cairo University

Sandra Ahmed · Cairo University

Shaimaa I El-Jaafary · Cairo University

Ghada H. Abdelaziz · Cairo University

Abstract

Epilepsy and AED's are potential risk factors for atherosclerosis. Weak relation between epilepsy and/or AED's and lipid profile was found. Hs-CRP may be implicated in atherosclerosis in epileptic patients.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Epilepsy research and treatment Neurological and metabolic disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Neuroscience

Volume 125, Issue 7, pp. 507-511

DOI: 10.3109/00207454.2014.949704

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