An introduction to epilepsy
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Henry Stewart Talks
2011, 2011
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| Series: | Epilepsy and seizures : causation, diagnosis and management
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| Collection: | Henry Stewart Talks - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Principles of accurate diagnosis
- Definitions and epidemiology
- Seizures that are not epilepsy
- Disorders that mimic seizures
- The underlining cause of seizure
- Patients' medical history
- Neurological examination & Lab evaluation
- Principles of AED therapy
- Factors that help determine type of treatment
- Elderly
- Comprehensive management: non-AED issues
- Strategies to enhance outcomes
- Patient education resources
- Epilepsy-related issues
- Driving
- Referral to epileptologist