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Alcohol-related seizures, part I: Pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and evaluation

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Freedland, Eric S., McMicken, David B.·1993·The Journal of Emergency Medicine
DOI 10.1016/0736-4679(93)90251-2
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Abstract

Alcoholism may be society's most devastating problem short of war and malnutrition. Perhaps the most complex and perplexing medical complication of alcoholism is alcohol-related seizures. This article is a collective review designed to provide emergency physicians with an overview of the topic that is pertinent to their clinical practice. Part 1 addresses the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and evaluation of alcohol-related seizures. Part 2 will concentrate on the clinical presentation, management, and disposition. In addition, a classification of alcohol-related seizures will be proposed.

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Metadata

Authors
Freedland, E. S., & McMicken, D. B.
Affiliations
Boston University (US)
Corresponding author
Freedland, Eric S.
Venue
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1993-07
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
463-473
ISSN
0736-4679 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/0736-4679(93)90251-2
OpenAlex
W2075323393
Cited by
46
References
124
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Journal of Emergency Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
alcohol-related seizures, alcoholism, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, seizure evaluation, emergency medicine
MeSH terms
Ethanol, Alcoholism, Electroencephalography, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Seizures, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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