A 24-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal and he has recovered fully....

Question

A 24-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal and he has recovered fully. Which investigation is most appropriate as part of the outpatient work-up to help classify the seizure and assess recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Coronary angiography

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Colonoscopy

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No investigations are required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): First seizure investigation

A 24-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal and he has recovered fully. Which investigation is most appropriate as part of the outpatient work-up to help classify the seizure and assess recurrence risk?