LEADER 03930nam 2200493 a 450 001 9910265224803321 005 20170816155648.0 010 $a1-119-95632-3 010 $a9786613175359 010 $a0-470-97502-4 010 $a0-470-97503-2 010 $a1-283-17535-5 010 $a0-470-97619-5 035 $a(CKB)2550000001220006 035 $a(StDuBDS)AH21620131 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC792458 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001220006 100 $a20100830d2011 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 200 00$aAdult epilepsy$b[electronic resource] /$fedited by Gregory D. Cascino and Joseph I. Sirven 210 $aChichester [England] $cWiley-Blackwell$d2011 215 $a1 online resource (xv, 307 p. ) $cill 300 $aFormerly CIP.$5Uk 311 $a0-470-74122-8 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aSeizure 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. 330 $aDesigned 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. 330 $bDesigned 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 978-1-4051-8529-5 606 $aEpilepsy 606 $aAdulthood 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aEpilepsy. 615 0$aAdulthood. 676 $a616.853 701 $aCascino$b Gregory$0958415 701 $aSirven$b Joseph I$0958416 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910265224803321 996 $aAdult epilepsy$92171479 997 $aUNINA