Fast Facts: Epilepsy in Adults
Author : Phil Tittensor
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3318070815
Author : Phil Tittensor
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3318070815
Author : ProQuest
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic books
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,98 MB
Release : 2020
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Author : P. Tittensor
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3318071943
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition in the world; however, it is not a homogeneous disease. While some epilepsies spontaneously remit, some are lifelong and others have a variable prognosis. With a growing array of targeted therapies, specific syndromes need to be identified and characterized so appropriate treatment can be given. For others, there are surgical options, and over the last few years, significant advances have been made in neurostimulation. This resource focuses on the management of epilepsy in adults; its sister publication, Fast Facts: Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents', on the treatment of children and adolescents. The authors have provided a succinct and practical resource that will help clinicians investigate, diagnose and treat adults with a wide variety of seizure disorders; it will also help people with epilepsy better understand and manage their condition. Table of Contents: • Epidemiology and prognosis • Classification and causes of seizures, epilepsy types and syndromes • Diagnosis • Pharmacological management • Antiseizure medications • Non-pharmacological management • Status epilepticus and seizure clusters • Specific populations • Comorbidities, quality of life and education • Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures • Research directions
Author : Nicola Heenan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,30 MB
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783318072501
Author : Martin J. Brodie
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1908541121
'Fast Facts: Epilepsy' is a succinct and practical aid to the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders. Contents include: • The diagnostic essentials - classification of seizures, conditions that can mimic epileptic seizures, clinical evaluation of the patient and the latest brain-imaging techniques • The principles of drug selection and therapy withdrawal • An up-to-date overview of all 15 antiepileptic drugs on the market • The non-pharmacological options for patients with medically refractory epilepsy, including deep brain stimulation • Special considerations for women, elderly people, teenagers and people with learning disabilities • Psychiatric morbidities - depression, anxiety and psychosis • The effects of epilepsy on employment, driving, life insurance and lifestyle. The management of patients with epilepsy is a team effort involving medical and social service professionals and the patient's family, friends and co-workers. Primary care providers are at the forefront of care, usually performing the initial evaluation after the first seizure, making dose adjustments to the patient's drug treatment and providing ongoing support. Now in its fifth edition, this ever-popular handbook is a neatly packaged, up-to-date resource for the busy clinician and team, to help investigate, diagnose and successfully treat children and adults with a wide range of seizure disorders. Contents: • Epidemiology and prognosis • Classification of seizures and syndromes • Diagnosis • Pharmacological management • Antiepileptic drugs • Non-pharmacological management • Status epilepticus and seizure clusters • Specific populations • Quality of life • Future trends • Useful resources
Author : Martin J. Brodie
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 36,11 MB
Release : 2005
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ISBN : 9781905832132
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition in the world. It affects all ages and crosses all geographic regions. The majority of sufferers will have epilepsy throughout their lives. This new edition is an outstanding succinct and practical handbook on the treatment and diagnosis of a wide range of seizures. The book includes a new section on the principles of antiepileptic drug selection, a new chapter on the psychiatric morbidities and social aspects of this disorder, and an updated chapter on non-pharmacological management.
Author : Bruce J Fisch, MD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 2009-10-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1935281593
Unlike many other diagnostic procedures, EEG, now over 80 years old, and epilepsy monitoring, now over 40 years old, have demonstrated their usefulness and stood the test of time. Although the benefits of these diagnostic procedures are clear, monitoring is currently not available to the majority of patients in need. One of the factors limiting broader implementation is the lack of practitioners with special expertise. Epilepsy and Intensive Care Monitoring was developed to address this concern. This practical volume contains detailed chapters covering all areas of clinical epilepsy monitoring. Featuring expert authors from major epilepsy centers, this seminal work reviews all current procedures and applications for monitoring adults and children with epilepsy in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and the ICU. Opening sections are devoted to indications, procedures, administrative considerations, and technical aspects of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and ICU monitoring, followed by dedicated sections on EEG diagnosis and localization and monitoring of neurological disorders in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and ICU. The book concludes with special procedures and an Appendix with guidelines for organizing epilepsy monitoring centers and technical aspects of EEG monitoring. Key Features include Covers both adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and ICU monitoring Contains over 235 high-quality EEGs and other illustrations, including an 8-page color section Comprehensive coverage; no other book in this area has comparable breadth and depth Clinical Focus Expert authors tell you when and how to perform the procedures they discuss
Author : Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 27,43 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN :
This book gives an exhaustive account of the classification and management of epileptic disorders. It provides clear didactic guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of epileptic syndromes and seizures through thirteen chapters, complemented by a pharmacopoeia and CD ROM of video-EEGs.
Author : Stacey Chillemi
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,96 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 193455913X
Approximately 2.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from epilepsy; of these, more than one million are women of child-bearing age. With concerns about everything from medication-related birth defects to falls during seizures, many of these women are fearful of having children. The good news is that, with proper prenatal care, more than 90% will deliver healthy babies. Epilepsy and Pregnancy gives readers the basic facts they need to help them make medical decisions throughout preconception, pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the early days after childbirth. Topics include preconception, fertility, pregnancy risks, risks to the fetus, nutrition, keeping fit, what to expect during pregnancy, fetal development, and labor and delivery. In addition, the book includes guidelines for the use of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy, recommendations and questions to ask their neurologist, recommended daily allowances by age group, glossary, and much more. Epilepsy and Pregnancy is an essential guide for any woman who suffers from epilepsy and desires to have a child.