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Bhuta S, Foster T, Smith D, Indication for neuroimaging in new onset seizures. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-17002
Neuroimaging in new onset seizures is recommended for all patients, even with a return to baseline neurological status. This is specifically recommended in the context of:
- new focal deficits
- persistent altered mental status
- fever
- trauma
- persistent headache
- cancer history
- anticoagulation
- AIDS or immunocompromised
- age older than 40 years
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