Infantile spasms (West syndrome): update and resources for pediatricians and providers to share with parents

Infantile spasms (West syndrome): update and resources for pediatricians and providers to share with parents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infantile spasms (IS; West syndrome) is a severe form of encephalopathy that typically affects infants younger than 2 years old. Pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and other pediatric health care providers are all potentially key...

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Main Authors: Wheless James W, Gibson Patricia A, Rosbeck Kari, Hardin Maria, O’Dell Christine, Whittemore Vicky, Pellock John M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
West syndrome
Encephalopathic epilepsy
ACTH
Vigabatrin
Infantile spasms
Treatment
Continuum of care
Community resources
Seizures
Infants
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/108

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