status epilepticus

British

/ ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪkəs /

noun

a condition in which repeated epileptic seizures occur without the patient gaining consciousness between them. If untreated for a prolonged period it can lead to long-term disability or death

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Another patient comes in with status epilepticus, a dangerous condition in which seizures follow one another without recovery of consciousness in between.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2020

Indeed, if left unchecked, seizure activity may lead to status epilepticus and death.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2015

The baby would suffer from longer and longer periods of status epilepticus, and drugs would become less and less effective.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2013

The term status epilepticus is applied to this condition, which is sometimes followed with fatal results.

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