Epilepsy and Drug-Resistant Seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. When seizures cannot be controlled by medication, it is known as drug-resistant epilepsy. CIREN offers comprehensive epilepsy evaluation, diagnosis, and a dedicated epilepsy surgery program for drug-resistant patients.
About the Condition
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. When seizures cannot be controlled by medication, it is known as drug-resistant epilepsy. CIREN offers comprehensive epilepsy evaluation, diagnosis, and a dedicated epilepsy surgery program for drug-resistant patients.
Common Symptoms
- Recurrent seizures of varying types
- Temporary confusion or loss of awareness
- Uncontrolled movements or convulsions
- Sensory disturbances or auras before seizures
- Cognitive and memory effects after seizures
Specialist Assessment
Comprehensive electroclinical evaluation including long-term video-EEG monitoring, neuroimaging (MRI, SPECT), neurophysiology, and neurofunctional evaluation to identify the seizure focus and determine whether the patient is a candidate for epilepsy surgery.
Rehabilitation Approaches
Multidisciplinary neurological care combining pharmacological management, neuro-rehabilitation, and psychological support. For drug-resistant cases, a surgical treatment strategy is developed by the specialist team.
CIREN Treatment Approaches
Epilepsy Surgery Program
Epilepsy Surgery Program
Comprehensive surgical care for drug-resistant epilepsy, including temporal lobe and extratemporal cortical resections, developed through CIREN's specialized presurgical selection strategy.
Comprehensive Electroclinical Evaluation
Long-term video-EEG monitoring, neuroimaging (MRI, SPECT), and neurofunctional evaluation to localize the seizure focus and confirm surgical candidacy.
Pharmacological Management
Advanced drug strategies for seizure control, using the most current antiepileptic medications as part of the multifactorial treatment strategy.
Neurophysiology Studies
Advanced neurophysiological assessments including electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, and sleep studies to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
Limitations of Treatment
Epilepsy surgery is intended for drug-resistant patients and is decided only after comprehensive presurgical evaluation. Outcomes vary by individual and by the type and location of the seizure focus. Not all patients are candidates for surgery.
Medication-based treatment is separate from rehabilitation services. NeuralCIM® is included only where the specific indication is supported by reliable evidence and current authorization.
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