A seizure in the eye of the beholder: painting an absence-to-bilateral-tonic–clonic seizure.
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| Title: | A seizure in the eye of the beholder: painting an absence-to-bilateral-tonic–clonic seizure. |
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| Authors: | Barrios, Maria S. (AUTHOR), Rainey, Christian (AUTHOR), Feyissa, Anteneh M. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Neurological Sciences. Apr2024, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p1799-1801. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Epilepsy, Seizures (Medicine), Vagus nerve stimulation |
| Abstract: | This article discusses the case of a 24-year-old modern painter with drug-resistant epilepsy. The patient experienced sporadic "grand-mal" seizures and occasional brief staring spells. The article includes a painting created by the patient that represents his experience during a seizure. The patient was diagnosed with generalized genetic epilepsy and was recommended neuromodulation therapy using vagal nerve stimulation therapy. The article also highlights the importance of artwork created by individuals with epilepsy in providing unique perspectives and contributing to culture. Further studies are needed to understand the correlation between art and seizure characteristics and to explore potential therapies. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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