Cerebrovascular disease and epilepsy

Late-onset epilepsy (LOE), is an increasingly common problem in an aging population. 

Common causes are considered to be cerebrovascular disease, primary neurodegenerative disorders, intracranial tumors, and traumatic brain injury.

The interface between CVD and epilepsy is complex and multifaceted . 

Treatment of post-stroke epilepsy is difficult, which increases the risk of disability 

and death, and affects the prognosis and quality of life of patients.

CVD is the most frequent cause of secondary epilepsy in the elderly