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Changes to seizure classification

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Earlier this year the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) announced a revised seizure classification. This changes the way seizures are named and organised. We've updated the information about seizures on our website. You can see it here: epilepsy.org.uk/info/seizur...

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Where does status fall in these categories

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Hi Conron

Thank you for your question.

This is something that hasn’t changed. Using the term status will still be used to for prolonged seizures.

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Diane

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