Research Notes on Partial Seizures
Partial seizures are divided on the extent to which consciousness is affected (simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures). If it is unaffected, then it is a simple partial seizure; otherwise it is a complex partial seizure. A partial seizure may spread within the brain—a process known as secondary generalization. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- A partial seizure is an episode of abnormal electrical activity in one specific part of the brain.1
- Partial seizures are the most common type of seizure experienced by people with epilepsy.2
- Some partial seizures are related to head injury, brain infection, stroke, or tumor, but in most cases the cause is unknown.3
Top Resources on Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy Foundation: Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy.com: Types of Seizures
- Wikipedia: Types of Seizures
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Partial (Focal) Seizure
- Your Total Health: Partial Seizures
- Dr. Greene: What are Partial Seizures?
- Healthline: Partial Siezures
Sponsored Links
Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Partial (Focal) Seizure
- ↑ Epilepsy Foundation: Partial Seizures
- ↑ Epilepsy.com: Types of Seizures
User Recommended Links for Partial Seizures
Are we missing any great links? Please Login or Register to be the first to add to this list of recommended links to help others and improve this WisdomCard.
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Jacky Graves
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 2, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic. In addition to filtering out spam and bad links, WisdomCards highlight tips and warnings, such as:
- Guide Favorite
- Guide Warning
- Scroll down to reach relevant content
- Video
- In Memoriam
Help improve this WisdomCard by suggesting great links.
RSS: 
