Gyrus, Vol. 11 No. 1-2, 2025.
Review article
Cognitive impairement in epilepsy
Gabriela Škaro
orcid.org/0009-0001-1055-1928
; Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that often causes memory problems and other cognitive difficulties. This article examines the reasons behind cognitive impairment in individuals with epilepsy, focusing on memory issues in adults and older adults as well as the long-term effects on thinking and learning. Seizures, interictal discharges, and changes in brain networks all contribute to these cognitive problems. Common memory issues include accelerated long-term forgetting and transient epileptic amnesia. Over time, epilepsy can impact skills such as problem- solving and decision-making. Managing seizures and cognitive as well as emotional health is essential to improving the overall quality of life of patients with epilepsy.
Keywords
brain signals; epilepsy; impairment; learning; memory; seizures; thinking
Hrčak ID:
343401
URI
Publication date:
28.12.2025.
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