
Epilepsy Simplified
TFM Publishing Ltd
Published on 9. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
182 pages
978-1-903378-73-1 (ISBN)
Description
Simplicity is an under-rated virtue; where information is vital, it should be possible to put it across in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Epilepsy is a common condition which has been recognised since the beginning of history, and as the opportunities for diagnosis and effective treatment have increased, it becomes more important that health professionals have a working knowledge of how epilepsy interacts with their own area of expertise. The interactions between all aspects of medicine and epilepsy should motivate all to do their best to learn about management of all stages the disease, from first seizure through to status epilepticus. This is recognition that providing a diagnosis of epilepsy has more than medical implications, and in fact it is safe to say that there are few aspects of modern life that will remain untouched by such a diagnosis and consequent treatment. At some point, discussions will be required around the issues of fertility, job prospects, driving issues, family safety, childcare, travel, life insurance, diet, and sports participation. This book, has been produced by Dr Becky O'Dwyer and Dr John Paul Leach, recognised experts in epilepsy from opposite sides of the Atlantic. They have tried to make the key concepts of epilepsy's cause, prognosis and treatment accessible to all in this compact format, providing information for clinicians and permitting informed choice for patients and their families.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harley
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903378-73-1 (9781903378731)
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John P. Leach
Epilepsy Simplified
E-Book
01/2011
1st Edition
tfm Publishing Ltd
€44.49
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John P. Leach
Epilepsy Simplified
E-Book
01/2011
1st Edition
tfm Publishing Ltd
€44.49
Available for download
Persons
John P Leach, MD Consultant Neurologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK. Rebecca O'Dwyer, MD Epilepsy Research Fellow, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Content
Introduction; What is epilepsy? -- Definition: seizure and epilepsy; Incidence of epilepsy; Aetiology and pathophysiology of the epilepsies; Differential diagnosis of epilepsy; Classification of epilepsies; Seizure types. Diagnosis of epilepsy -- Eye witness history; EEG - role in classification; Imaging. Treatment of epilepsy -- History; Individual AEDs - use and abuse; What to do when things are not going well; Surgical treatment of epilepsy; When to stop drug treatment; Status epilepticus. Specific situations -- Epilepsy in children; Elderly patients with epilepsy; Women with epilepsy - OCP, pregnancy; Single seizure; Patients with learning difficulties; Non-epileptic attacks (pseudoseizures) - diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Common questions -- Prognosis; SUDEP; Driving; Occupation; Sports; Pregnancy; Others.