What are the risk factors for seizures and epilepsy following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Risk factors for seizures and epilepsy following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage include age, location and size of aneurysm, anticonvulsant prophylaxis, and presence of intraventricular hemorrhage. Other factors such as presence of hydrocephalus, ischemic brain injury, and amount of subarachnoid hemorrhage have also been associated with increased risk of seizures and epilepsy after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.