Assessment of the risk of developing epilepsy after stroke using the select scale

Key Points

• Developing epilepsy after stroke occurs in a significant number of patients, emphasizing a need for careful monitoring.
• In a cohort study involving stroke patients, the Select Scale is evaluated as a potential predictive tool for epilepsy risk.
• The assessment utilized parameters from the Select Scale to gauge seizure risk following a stroke event.
• These findings may enhance early intervention strategies for preventing epilepsy secondary to stroke.