You bet! During the prodromal phase slight alterations in neurologic function may or may not be detected. Often the patient might report a mood change or you might observe a behavior change. What comes next?

 

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What is the pathophysiology of the Aura?

Depolarization spreads thru adjacent normal neurons via corticocortical synapses Spread of depolarization thru spinal cord