Managing Patients With Post Traumatic Epilepsy

21/04/2025 4 min
Managing Patients With Post Traumatic Epilepsy

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Episode Synopsis

Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) is classified based on the time between the traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the onset of seizures. The two main types of PTE are early-onset PTE and late-onset PTE.Early-Onset PTEEarly-onset PTE refers to seizures that occur within the first week after the TBI. These seizures are typically caused by a direct injury to the brain or by a change in the brain's metabolism.