Publications by authors named "MarieElena Byrnes"
Article Synopsis
- Continuous EEG monitoring (cEEG) allows for the tracking of EEG patterns in patients with acute brain injuries, but detailed trends during this phase have not been thoroughly studied.
- A retrospective review of 101 patients who underwent cEEG highlighted a significant percentage showing improvement or resolution of epileptic EEG findings by discharge, although certain patterns like lateralized periodic discharges persisted or worsened.
- The findings suggest a general trend towards normalization of most epileptiform patterns over time, indicating a need for further exploration of their clinical implications regarding treatment and patient outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on the use of antiseizure medications (ASMs) for patients experiencing acute symptomatic seizures and examines factors linked to ASM treatment and patient outcomes.
- Conducted at five US medical centers, it analyzed data from 1,172 hospitalized adults who underwent continuous electroencephalography after having seizures between July and September 2021.
- Results showed that 45% of patients received ASM treatment, with significant differences based on seizure type, and 31% were prescribed ASMs upon discharge, with several factors influencing these outcomes.
Background And Objectives: Most acute symptomatic seizure (ASyS) patients stay on antiseizure medications (ASM) long-term, despite low epilepsy development risk. The Post-Acute Symptomatic Seizure (PASS) clinic is a transition of care model for ASyS patients who individualize ASM management with the goal of a safe deprescription. We evaluated patients discharged on ASMs after a witnessed or suspected ASyS to analyze their PASS clinic visit attendance and its predictors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Patients with acute symptomatic seizures (ASyS) after stroke are discharged on antiseizure medications (ASMs) and stay on them for an extended period. We analyzed the current ASM management practice, 6 months, and at the last follow-up after stroke-related ASyS concerns to identify chronic and long-term ASM use predictors.
Methods: A single-center, retrospective cohort study of adults who underwent continuous EEG monitoring for ASyS concerns after stroke (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2018) with at least 6 months of follow-up was performed.