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Implications for driving based on the risk of seizures after ischaemic stroke.

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry

August 2024

Department of Neurology, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Article Synopsis
  • After having a stroke, some people might have seizures, which can affect their ability to drive safely.
  • Researchers studied over 4,400 stroke survivors to figure out their risk of having a seizure in the next year using the SeLECT model.
  • The results showed that people without seizures right after their stroke have a lower risk, while those with seizures have a much higher risk, and tools like apps can help decide if they can drive safely.
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