Infantile Spasms Symptoms and Sig...

Infantile Spasms Symptoms and Signs

The CortiCare Podcast by CortiCare

Episode notes

Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes Dr. Rachel Penn for a powerful discussion on infantile spasms—a rare but urgent form of pediatric seizures often mistaken for reflux or normal baby movements.

Together, they cover:

🔹 What infantile spasms look like and why early detection matters

🔹 The critical EEG pattern, hypsarrhythmia

🔹 How West syndrome is diagnosed

🔹 Treatment options and what parents should know

🔹 Why quick action can change long-term outcomes

The takeaway is clear: when it comes to infantile spasms, time matters. Early diagnosis can make all the difference.

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Keywords
Keywords: Infantile spasms, seizures, hypsarrhythmia, EEG (electroencephalogram), pediatric neurologist, pediatric epileptologist, West syndrome, developmental delays, flexor spasms, extensor spasms, clusters, steroid treatment, prednisolone, ACTH (a