
Alejandra Vasquez, MD
@alejavasquezmd
Epilepsy Fellow @MayoClinic| Proud wife @felipejonesMD | Tweets are my own
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26-06-2021 21:48:32
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Key point: "Antibodies to LGI1, NMDAR, and GAD65 are the most common antibodies found in patients with autoimmune encephalitis and autoimmune-associated seizure disorders." Epileptic Disorders doi.org/10.1002/epd2.2…



This case highlights an approach to lumbosacral plexopathies/radiculoplexus neuropathies. We also discuss the presentation and management of a rare CIDP variant. bit.ly/47A8lBU Neurology Journal


Centromedian thalamic deep brain stimulation for idiopathic generalized epilepsy: Connectivity and target optimization doi.org/10.1111/epi.18… #epilepsy #connectivityanalysis #electricalbrainstimulation #neuromodulation #volumetricmapping International League Against Epilepsy Epilepsia Wiley Neuro


Key points: Genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are characterized by various seizure types, genetic heterogeneity, and cognitive impairment with variable clinical trajectories. doi.org/10.1111/epi.18… #epilepsy International League Against Epilepsy @epilepsiajourn Wiley Neuro


Happy to share this complex case of leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and cysts (LCC) that I saw with the amazing Jenn Orthmann Murphy. It is important to recognize this radiographic pattern to guide genetic testing and appropriate management. bit.ly/3BkH9ek


Key point: "CACNA1E variant p.(Gly352Arg) is associated with early-onset DEE, dystonia/dyskinesia and contractures." Epileptic Disorders: doi.org/10.1002/epd2.2…




Key point: A phase 3, open-label extension trial of adjunctive LCM was carried out in patients (aged ≥4 years) with IGE. doi.org/10.1111/epi.18… #epilepsy #antiseizuremedication #idiopathic #longtermretention #phase3trial #lacosamide International League Against Epilepsy @epilepsiajourn Wiley Neuro




Yesterday, we enjoyed a “Lasagna from Scratch” cooking class led by the power couple, Mayo Clinic Neurology Fellowships Felipe Jones (Neuromuscular) and Alejandra Vasquez, MD (Epilepsy). It was an incredible experience, filled with fun moments, and the final dish was absolutely spectacular! 😍


Keep an “open diagnostic mind”! Herein, learn to identify red flags of potentially treatable neurotransmitter disorders when evaluating early developmental delay, illustrated by cases of two girls with a complex blended phenotype. Ainara Salazar Villacorta loom.ly/SVYFvus




Happy to share our most recent publication with Dr. Fine Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Neurology Fellowships on Management of DEEs. thieme-connect.de/media/sin/EFir…


