Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam versus valproate in patients with established status epilepticus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: Status epilepticus (SE) is a common neurological emergency that is defined as a prolonged seizure or a series of seizures which often leads to irreversible damage. Levetiracetam (LEV) and valproate (VPA) are second-line anti-seizure drugs that are frequently used in patients with establis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-02-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402300587X |