Handbook of Epilepsy
2nd Edition
Published on 1. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-0-7817-2407-4 (ISBN)
Description
he thoroughly updated Second Edition of this popular handbook is a practical, accessible, contemporary guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Written by noted specialists in adult and pediatric epilepsy, the book provides concise yet complete information on the syndromes occurring in each age group, the differential diagnosis of various seizure types, and the pharmacological and surgical therapies available. This edition supplies information on the spectrum, uses, safety, and recommended dosage of the myriad new drugs that have recently been introduced, including new tiagabine and zonisamide preparations. Other Second Edition highlights include updated management guidelines for women with epilepsy
he thoroughly updated Second Edition of this popular handbook is a practical, accessible, contemporary guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Written by noted specialists in adult and pediatric epilepsy, the book provides concise yet complete information on the syndromes occurring in each age group, the differential diagnosis of various seizure types, and the pharmacological and surgical therapies available. This edition supplies information on the spectrum, uses, safety, and recommended dosage of the myriad new drugs that have recently been introduced, including new tiagabine and zonisamide preparations. Other Second Edition highlights include updated management guidelines for women with epilepsy
he thoroughly updated Second Edition of this popular handbook is a practical, accessible, contemporary guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Written by noted specialists in adult and pediatric epilepsy, the book provides concise yet complete information on the syndromes occurring in each age group, the differential diagnosis of various seizure types, and the pharmacological and surgical therapies available. This edition supplies information on the spectrum, uses, safety, and recommended dosage of the myriad new drugs that have recently been introduced, including new tiagabine and zonisamide preparations. Other Second Edition highlights include updated management guidelines for women with epilepsy
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
19 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 108 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-2407-4 (9780781724074)
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New editions
Thomas R. Browne | Gregory L. Holmes
Handbook of Epilepsy
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09/2003
3rd Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
€53.42
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Previous edition
Thomas R. Browne | Gregory L. Holmes
Handbook of Epilepsy
Book
12/1961
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
€53.48
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Content
. Epilepsy: Definitions and Background ;2. Types of Seizures ;3. Epilepsies with Onset at All Ages: Localization-Related/ ;Symptomatic (Partial, Focal) Epilepsies ;4. Epilepsies with Neonatal Onset (Birth to 2 Months): ;Localization-Related and Generalized Epilepsies ;5. Epilepsies with Onset During Infancy (2 to 12 Months) ;6. Epilepsies with Childhood Onset (1 to 12 Years) ;7. Epilepsies with Juvenile and Adult Onset ;12 Years and Older) ;8. Situation-Related Epilepsies ;9. Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis ;10. Management ;11. Antiepileptic Drugs ;12. Status Epilepticus ;13. Special Considerations in Women and the Elderly ;14. Counseling ;Appendix I: Conversion Table for Antiepileptic Drug ;Plasma Concentration Determination