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Spasms, infantile: See: Infantile spasms.
Infantile spasms (West Syndrome) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Infantile spasms is one of the “catastrophic childhood epilepsies” because of the difficulty in controlling seizures and the association with mental retardation.
West syndrome is composed of the triad of infantile spasms, an interictal EEG pattern termed hypsarrhythmia, and mental retardation, although the diagnosis can ...
The story of Broc Bartenhagen who was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms. A summary of tests performed, treatments and tried therapies, and a forum.
Infantile Spasms (IS) are an uncommon form of epilepsy that typically begins in infancy. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to improve the child’s long-term ...