Epilepsy /
Epilepsy /
edited by John W. Miller, Howard P. Goodkin.
- 1 online resource.
- Neurology in practice .
- Neurology in practice (Series) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Title page; Copyright page; Contributor List; Series Foreword; Preface; Part I Epilepsy Basics; 1 Recognizing Seizures and Epilepsy: Insights from Pathophysiology; Introduction; Definitions; Classification of seizures and epilepsies; Pathophysiology; Seizure mimics; Overview of medication mechanisms of action; Conclusion; Bibliography; 2 Classifying Epileptic Seizures and the Epilepsies; Introduction; Generalized and focal seizures; Generalized and focal epilepsies; Electroclinical syndromes or epilepsy syndromes; Etiology of epilepsy; Conclusions; Bibliography; 3 What Causes Epilepsy? IntroductionIdiopathic epilepsies; Symptomatic epilepsies; Provoked epilepsies; Conclusion; Bibliography; 4 Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy; Incidence and prevalence; Incidence studies; Prevalence studies; Prognosis; Mortality; The future; Bibliography; Part II Working Up Seizures and Epilepsy; 5 Diagnosing and Localizing Seizures at the Bedside and in Clinic; Is it a seizure?; What are the surrounding circumstances? Past medical history, provoking factors, and the neurological examination; What kind of seizure is this? Focal (partial) versus generalized; Summary; Bibliography 6 Psychogenic Nonepileptic EpisodesIntroduction: Clinical features; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; Differential diagnosis; Treatment; Conclusion; Bibliography; 7 What Can the EEG Tell Us?; Introduction; Epilepsy; Encephalopathy; Summary; 8 What Can Neuroimaging Tell Us?; Introduction; Imaging in the initial evaluation of epilepsy; Advanced neuroimaging in pharmacoresistent epilepsy; Conclusions; Bibliography; 9 Workup of New-Onset Seizures; Introduction; Differential diagnosis; Clinical history and examination; Neurodiagnostic evaluation; Treatment after a first seizure; Patient education ConclusionBibliography; 10 Evaluation of the Patient with Medically Refractory Epilepsy; Introduction; Diagnosis of refractory epilepsy; Determining seizure type; Pseudo-intractability; Etiology; Referral to a tertiary center; Conclusion and summary; Acknowledgment; Bibliography; Part II Using Antiepileptic Medications; 11 Choosing, Initiating, Adjusting, and Changing Antiepileptic Medications; When to start AEDs; Choosing the AED; Identifying potentially effective agents; Comparing efficacy; Safety and adverse effect concerns determine the final choice; Other factors influencing drug choice Initiating the AEDOptimizing compliance; Adjusting the dose; When and how to try other AEDs; Drug-resistant epilepsy; Conclusions; References; 12 Antiepileptic Drug Adverse Effects: What to Watch Out For; Introduction; Common adverse effects; Uncommon and idiosyncratic adverse reactions; Teratogenicity and neurodevelopmental adverse effects; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Bibliography; 13 Antiepileptic Drug Interactions; Introduction; Anticipating and predicting metabolic interactions; Prevention and management of adverse antiepileptic drug interactions
9781118456972 (ePub) 1118456971 (ePub) 9781118456958 (Adobe PDF) 1118456955 (Adobe PDF) 9781118456989 111845698X 1118456947 9781118456941
2013044450
Epilepsy.
Epilepsy.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--General.
MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL--Diseases.
MEDICAL--Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL--Internal Medicine.
Epilepsy.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RC372
616.85/3
WL 385
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Title page; Copyright page; Contributor List; Series Foreword; Preface; Part I Epilepsy Basics; 1 Recognizing Seizures and Epilepsy: Insights from Pathophysiology; Introduction; Definitions; Classification of seizures and epilepsies; Pathophysiology; Seizure mimics; Overview of medication mechanisms of action; Conclusion; Bibliography; 2 Classifying Epileptic Seizures and the Epilepsies; Introduction; Generalized and focal seizures; Generalized and focal epilepsies; Electroclinical syndromes or epilepsy syndromes; Etiology of epilepsy; Conclusions; Bibliography; 3 What Causes Epilepsy? IntroductionIdiopathic epilepsies; Symptomatic epilepsies; Provoked epilepsies; Conclusion; Bibliography; 4 Epidemiology of Seizures and Epilepsy; Incidence and prevalence; Incidence studies; Prevalence studies; Prognosis; Mortality; The future; Bibliography; Part II Working Up Seizures and Epilepsy; 5 Diagnosing and Localizing Seizures at the Bedside and in Clinic; Is it a seizure?; What are the surrounding circumstances? Past medical history, provoking factors, and the neurological examination; What kind of seizure is this? Focal (partial) versus generalized; Summary; Bibliography 6 Psychogenic Nonepileptic EpisodesIntroduction: Clinical features; Epidemiology; Diagnosis; Differential diagnosis; Treatment; Conclusion; Bibliography; 7 What Can the EEG Tell Us?; Introduction; Epilepsy; Encephalopathy; Summary; 8 What Can Neuroimaging Tell Us?; Introduction; Imaging in the initial evaluation of epilepsy; Advanced neuroimaging in pharmacoresistent epilepsy; Conclusions; Bibliography; 9 Workup of New-Onset Seizures; Introduction; Differential diagnosis; Clinical history and examination; Neurodiagnostic evaluation; Treatment after a first seizure; Patient education ConclusionBibliography; 10 Evaluation of the Patient with Medically Refractory Epilepsy; Introduction; Diagnosis of refractory epilepsy; Determining seizure type; Pseudo-intractability; Etiology; Referral to a tertiary center; Conclusion and summary; Acknowledgment; Bibliography; Part II Using Antiepileptic Medications; 11 Choosing, Initiating, Adjusting, and Changing Antiepileptic Medications; When to start AEDs; Choosing the AED; Identifying potentially effective agents; Comparing efficacy; Safety and adverse effect concerns determine the final choice; Other factors influencing drug choice Initiating the AEDOptimizing compliance; Adjusting the dose; When and how to try other AEDs; Drug-resistant epilepsy; Conclusions; References; 12 Antiepileptic Drug Adverse Effects: What to Watch Out For; Introduction; Common adverse effects; Uncommon and idiosyncratic adverse reactions; Teratogenicity and neurodevelopmental adverse effects; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Bibliography; 13 Antiepileptic Drug Interactions; Introduction; Anticipating and predicting metabolic interactions; Prevention and management of adverse antiepileptic drug interactions
9781118456972 (ePub) 1118456971 (ePub) 9781118456958 (Adobe PDF) 1118456955 (Adobe PDF) 9781118456989 111845698X 1118456947 9781118456941
2013044450
Epilepsy.
Epilepsy.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--General.
MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL--Diseases.
MEDICAL--Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL--Internal Medicine.
Epilepsy.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
RC372
616.85/3
WL 385