Publications by authors named "Fardowsa Hassan Ahmed"
Int J Gen Med
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Status epilepticus (SE) is a serious neurological emergency that can lead to significant health issues and mortality, with varying causes depending on whether patients have a history of epilepsy.
- A study conducted in Mogadishu over one year assessed the risk factors, causes, and outcomes in both pediatric and adult patients presenting with convulsive SE in the emergency department, noting differences in age and prior seizure history.
- Key findings indicated that poor medication compliance and CNS infections were prominent risk factors, with distinct underlying causes for pediatric patients (like prolonged febrile seizures) compared to adults (such as cerebrovascular disorders).
