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Epilepsy 101: Types of Seizures, Diagnosis & Treatment Options | Baptist Health

Learn the fundamentals of epilepsy, including the different types of seizures, how epilepsy is diagnosed, and the latest treatment options, with expert insight from Carlos Millan, M.D., Neurologist & Epileptologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Epilepsy is a neurological syndrome caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in recurrent seizures. Dr. Millan explains: What epilepsy is and how seizures happen Focal vs. generalized seizures Seizure symptoms people often overlook How epilepsy is diagnosed (MRI, EEG, specialty evaluation) When patients should be referred to an epilepsy center Medication options and success rates Surgical treatments and neuromodulation (VNS, DBS, RNS) Why Baptist Health offers leading-edge epilepsy care If you or a loved one is experiencing seizure-like symptoms, early evaluation can make all the difference. Baptist Health’s comprehensive epilepsy program provides advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment plans, and access to the latest technology—including VNS, DBS, and RNS neuromodulation devices. Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute is home to fellowship-trained epileptologists, advanced neuroimaging, and a full epilepsy monitoring unit. 00:00 – Meet Carlos Millan. 00:10 - What is epilepsy? 00:47 – Are all seizures the same? 00:52 – Types of seizures explained 01:48 – How epilepsy is diagnosed? 01:59 – Paroxysmal Signs 02:22 - How long do seizures last? 02:38 - MRI to diagnose epilepsy 02:59 - EEG to diagnose epilepsy 03:18 – Medications for epilepsy 03:52 – Epilepsy surgery options 04:28 – Neuromodulation devices (VNS, DBS, RNS) 06:00 – What makes Baptist Health’s epilepsy program unique Carlos Millan, M.D., is a neurologist and epileptologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. He is part of the expert team at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, offering advanced evaluation and treatment options for seizure disorders.