Identifying psychogenic seizures through comorbidities and medication history

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Authors

Wesley T. Kerr · Eisenhower Medical Center

Emily A. Janio · University of California, Los Angeles

Chelsea T. Braesch · University of California, Los Angeles

Justine M. Le · University of California, Los Angeles

Jessica M. Hori · University of California, Los Angeles

Akash B. Patel · University of California, Los Angeles

Norma L. Gallardo

Abstract

An accurate patient-reported medical history and medication history can be useful when screening for possible PNES. Our prospectively validated and objective score may assist in the interpretation of the medication and medical history in the context of the seizure description and history.

Topics & Keywords

Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Mental Health and Psychiatry Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epilepsia

Volume 58, Issue 11, pp. 1852-1860

DOI: 10.1111/epi.13888

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