ILAEs
Intermittent loss of awareness episodes (ILAEs) refer to temporary disruptions in a person’s consciousness or awareness, characterized by a sudden and brief loss of the ability to respond to their surroundings. These episodes can vary widely in duration, typically lasting from a few seconds to several minutes, and may occur with or without associated motor symptoms. ILAEs are often evaluated within the broader context of neurological disorders, particularly those affecting brain function, such as epilepsy, syncope, or transient ischemic attacks.
The most common cause of ILAEs is generalized epilepsy, where abnormal electrical activity in the brain triggers
Management of ILAEs depends on the identified cause. For epilepsy-related episodes, antiseizure medications may be prescribed