kohtauskatkoksia
Kohtauskatkoksia, also known as seizure pauses, refers to a temporary cessation of motor activity during an epileptic seizure. During a typical generalized tonic-clonic seizure, there is a prominent tonic phase characterized by muscle stiffening and a clonic phase involving rhythmic jerking. However, in some seizures, a distinct period of unresponsiveness and immobility can occur within these phases or as a separate event.
These pauses can manifest as a sudden stop in movement, with the individual appearing frozen or staring
The underlying mechanism is thought to involve a brief but widespread disruption of neuronal activity in the