1. Lennox Gastaut Syndrome: An Overview
... not a constant feature; pupils dilate; if occurring at night, will cause waking and subsequent restlessness; the most common form is stiffening of the shoulders and upper limbs, with a brief cry. 2. Atonic seizures: represent the most common cause of falls; may appear as head nodding, sagging at the knees, and possible falling to the ground; immediate resumption of activity is usual ... LGS, and the most effective in the treatment of `tonic status'. Valproate: is valued highly in the management of myoclonias, and with other seizure types has proven valuable, with little sedation. In the ...
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