# Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Prevention of Poststroke Epilepsy

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Epilepsy research and treatment Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 41 |
| Journal | Neurology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1212/wnl.0000000000209450 |
| Corresponding authors | Tomotaka Tanaka |
| Institution | National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Epilepsy research and treatment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/epilepsy-research-and-treatment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1212/wnl.0000000000209450](https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000209450)

## Topics

poststroke epilepsy · epileptogenesis · Early seizures vs late seizures · Unprovoked seizure definition · Tissue-based approach to seizure classification · EEG in acute stroke · Cortical superficial siderosis · Risk-scoring models · Biomarkers for seizure risk prediction · Trial enrichment strategies · Surrogate outcome measures · Antiseizure medication · Primary prophylaxis of seizures · Secondary prevention of seizures · Stroke survivors' cognitive decline · Functional outcomes after stroke · Seizure recurrence risk · Acute stroke treatment · Cardiovascular risk in antiseizure drug selection · Psychosomatic comorbidities

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