Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, worsening epilepsy and status epilepticus. Infantile spasm is classified as an epileptic encephalopathy with a poor prognosis. The ketogenic diet is an effective diet ...
Older age at onset of IS and lower prior anticonvulsant use were more likely to be associated with a more than 90% spasm improvement at 6 months. Infantile spasm is classified as an epileptic ...
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), often called infantile spasms, is the most common form of epilepsy seen during infancy. Prompt diagnosis and referral to a neurologist are essential.