04141nam 22005893 450 991083015640332120231010130257.01-119-95632-397866131753590-470-97502-40-470-97503-21-283-17535-50-470-97619-5(CKB)2550000001220006(StDuBDS)AH21620131(MiAaPQ)EBC792458(MiAaPQ)EBC4025720(Au-PeEL)EBL4025720(CaPaEBR)ebr11103672(OCoLC)711779397(EXLCZ)99255000000122000620231010d2011 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAdult epilepsy /edited by Gregory D. Cascino and Joseph I. Sirven1st ed.Chichester [England] :Wiley-Blackwell,2011.©20111 online resource (xv, 307 p. ) illFormerly CIP.Uk0-470-74122-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Seizure and epilepsy syndromes classification -- Epidemiology of seizure disorders -- The role of routine electroencephalography -- Neuroimaging in epilepsy -- Video-EEG monitoring data -- Etiologies of seizures -- The evaluation of nonepileptic paroxysmal events -- Mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs -- Antiepileptic drugs : pharmacology, epilepsy indications, and selection -- Idiopathic generalized epilepsies -- Symptomatic generalized epilepsies -- Overview of diagnosis and medical treatment of partial epilepsies -- Medial temporal lobe epilepsy -- Substrate-directed epilepsy -- Non-substrate-directed partial epilepsy -- Surgical treatment.Designed to provide a comprehensive but accessible introduction to epilepsy and seizure disorders, 'Adult Epilepsy' provides state-of-the-art information in a concise format useful to a wide audience, from neurology residents to epilepsy fellows and practitioners.Designed to provide a comprehensive but accessible introduction to epilepsy and seizure disorders, Adult Epilepsy provides state-of-the-art information in a concise format useful to a wide audience, from neurology residents to epilepsy fellows and practitioners. This illustrated guide to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy is a valuable resource enabling clinicians to stay on top of the latest recommendations for best practice. Practical guidance for managing your adult epilepsy patients Epilepsy is a complex condition. Great care is needed in identifying the best care for each individual patient based on their seizure pattern and response to the many management options available. Adult Epilepsy presents concise and contemporary advice on the clinical challenges associated with the diagnostic evaluation and management of adults with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Following a brief review of the pathophysiology of epilepsy, the experienced author team guides you on: Diagnostic evaluation using EEG and neuroimaging technologies Generalized epilepsies Partial epilepsies The principles of medical management Selection of patients for epilepsy surgery Adult Epilepsy helps you effectively and efficiently diagnose and manage your patients suffering from epilepsy and seizures. Titles of Related Interest The Treatment of Epilepsy , Shorvon, Perruca, Engel (eds); ISBN 978-1-4051-8383-3 Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment , Shorvon; ISBN 978-1-4051-9818-9 Atlas of EEG in Critical Care ,Hirsch and Brenner (eds); ISBN 978-0-470-98786-5 Clinical Electrophysiology: A Handbook for Neurologists , Kaplan and Nguyen; ISBN 978-1-4051-8529-5EpilepsyAdulthoodEpilepsy.Adulthood.616.8/53Cascino GregorySirven Joseph I.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910830156403321Adult epilepsy4079498UNINA