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Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures (also called Grand Mal or a Convulsion) (Copyright © Epilepsy Foundation)

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Publication Year: 2005
Type: Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/seizures/types/genConvulsive/seizuretonic.cfm

Generalized tonic clonic seizures are the most common type of generalized seizures. This publication describes what generalized tonic clonic seizures are, what the body goes through, and provides information on first aid.

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This publication is available only on the Internet.

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Epilepsy Foundation
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Landover MD 20785-7223

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