Julius Caesar's Epilepsy: Was It Caused by A Brain Arteriovenous Malformation?
Published Dec 1, 2015 · N. Montemurro, A. Benet, M. Lawton
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Key takeawayJulius Caesar's epilepsy may have been caused by a brain arteriovenous malformation, as new studies suggest a possible cerebrovascular etiology.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
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