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Front. Neurol.
Sec. Epilepsy
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1534913

Innovative Epilepsy Management: A Combined Figure of EEG Categorization and Medication Mechanisms

Provisionally accepted
Mohamed Taha Mohamed Taha *Douglas R. Nordli III Douglas R. Nordli III *Carol Park Carol Park Douglas R. Nordli Jr Douglas R. Nordli Jr
  • The University of Chicago, Chicago, United States

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    Introduction:Epilepsy management requires precision in diagnosis and treatment, particularly when selecting antiseizure medications based on specific epilepsy syndromes. We present an innovative educational tool that integrates EEG categorization with antiseizure medication mechanisms, designed to enhance clinical decision-making in epilepsy management.Methods:This study evaluated a cohort of neurology trainees through a pre-test and post-test design. Participants were assessed on their ability to diagnose epilepsy syndromes and select appropriate treatments based on EEG findings before and after exposure to the teaching figure. The figure aligns key EEG patterns with specific epilepsy syndromes and outlines the corresponding mechanisms of action of antiseizure medications.Results:Post-test results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in trainees' ability to analyze clinical cases and make informed treatment decisions (mean pre-test score: 52.8; post-test score: 66.5; p=0.0019). The figure facilitated a deeper understanding of the relationship between EEG findings and medication selection, particularly in complex cases.Discussion:The integration of EEG patterns with antiseizure medication mechanisms allows for more precise epilepsy syndrome diagnosis and enhances the selection of rational polypharmacy approaches. This approach not only improves educational outcomes but also offers potential applications in clinical practice for personalized epilepsy treatment strategies.Conclusion:This innovative figure bridges the gap between EEG categorization and treatment strategies, providing a valuable tool for improving epilepsy management education and clinical outcomes.

    Keywords: Epilepsy, Antiseizure medication, Rational pharmacological treatment, EEG, Education

    Received: 26 Nov 2024; Accepted: 14 Jan 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Taha, Nordli III, Park and Nordli Jr. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Mohamed Taha, The University of Chicago, Chicago, United States
    Douglas R. Nordli III, The University of Chicago, Chicago, United States

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