Title: Seizure Associated with Stroke

Category: Neurology

Keywords: seizure, stroke, antiepileptic treatment (PubMed Search)

Posted: 6/4/2008 by Aisha Liferidge, MD (Updated: 3/4/2026)

Seizures occur in 5-7% of patients within the first 24 hours of stroke.
Although seizure prophylaxis is not indicated, prevention of subsequent seizures with standard antiepileptic treatment is recommended.