Publications by authors named "A J Pozo-Alonso"

Objective: In this paper we wish to review the main characteristics of idiopathic partial epilepsy syndromes recognized in the International Classification of epilepsies and epileptic syndromes and of other syndromes which have been described but not yet included in this classification, with special emphasis on the clinical condition, electroencephalographic aspects and progress.

Development: The idiopathic partial epileptic syndromes are characterized by the absence of a subjacent cerebral lesion and neurological or intellectual deficit. In most cases there is a definite genetic predisposition.

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Introduction: Ischemic anoxic cerebral crises are linked to cardio-inhibition in response to vagal hypersensitivity which causes cerebral ischemic.

Objective: In this paper we proposed to describe the clinical and electrophysiological features seen during the ocular compression test.

Patients And Methods: We studied 200 children with clinical findings suggesting ischemic anoxic cerebral crises with positive results on ocular compression testing.

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Objective: Reflex anoxic cerebral crises are due to depression of nerve function caused by a vagotonic state or vagal hypersensitivity. In this paper we propose to review the physiopathology, clinical features and diagnostic procedures of these crises.

Development: There are three types of reflex anoxic cerebral crises: asphyxiating anoxic crises, ischemic anoxic crises and asphyxiating-ischemic anoxic crises.

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