Seizure unconsciousness similar to slow wave sleep

Monday, December 9, 2013 - 15:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Epilepsy patients with complex partial seizures have impaired consciousness during seizure episodes and typically have no memory of the event. However, the mechanisms of seizure unconsciousness are unclear. Research report that the mechanism underlying loss of awareness during complex partial seizures is likely the same as that involved in slow wave or deep sleep.

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