Focal onset seizures (FOS), also known as partial onset seizures, are a type of seizure that occurs when there’s abnormal electrical activity on one side of the brain. They may be classified as:
- Focal onset aware seizures (formerly known as simple partial seizures) – a person with this seizure type is aware of the seizure their consciousness is unaltered
- Focal onset impaired awareness seizures (formerly known a complex partial seizures) – a person may be unaware of the seizure.
While these seizures generally occur in the temporal lobe of the brain, they may originate in other regions as well and their symptoms vary from repetitive involuntary movements (such as lip-smacking) to confusion and memory loss. The exact cause of this seizure type remains unknown but can be due to head injuries, genetics, infections, or metabolic disorders.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the:
- Common causes and triggers of FOS.
- Diagnostic criteria for the two types of FOS.
- Current treatments and therapeutic options for those living with FOS.
- Outlook for patients with FOS and their loved ones.
Speaker
Pavel Klein, MD is the Director of the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center in Bethesda, MD, and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology at George Washington University. Dr. Klein’s clinical research includes novel treatments of epilepsy, dietary treatments of epilepsy in adults, prevention of epilepsy after traumatic brain injury, the effect of sex and stress hormones on epilepsy, and women with epilepsy.
This webinar is generously supported with funding from SK Life Science, Inc. All CURE Epilepsy webinar sponsors have no control over the speaker selection or educational content of this program.
The information contained herein is provided for general information only and does not offer medical advice or recommendations. Individuals should not rely on this information as a substitute for consultations with qualified healthcare professionals who are familiar with individual medical conditions and needs. CURE Epilepsy strongly recommends that care and treatment decisions related to epilepsy and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a patient’s physician or other qualified healthcare professionals who are familiar with the individual’s specific health situation.