Controversies in Caring for Women with Epilepsy : Sorting Through the Evidence / / edited by Mona Sazgar, Cynthia L. Harden

• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016
• Edizione: 1st ed. 2016.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (173 p.)
• Disciplina: 610
• Soggetto topico: Neurology ; Pharmacotherapy; General practice (Medicine); Neurology; General Practice / Family Medicine
• Persona (resp. second.): SazgarMona; HardenCynthia L
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: I. Adolescence -- 1. New Onset Primary Generalized Epilepsy in Adolescence -- 2. New Onset Partial Epilepsy in Adolescence -- 3. Catamenial Epilepsy in Adolescence -- 4. Contraception Choice in Adolescence -- II. Pre-Conception Counseling -- 5. Folic Acid Supplementation -- 6. Risk of Seizure during Pregnancy -- 7. Seizure Medications and Teratogenicity -- 8. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Failed Other Medications -- 9. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy: Not Tried Other Medications -- 10. Epilepsy Inheritance -- 11. Infertility and Menstrual Disorders: Seizure Medications vs. Seizures -- 12. Ever Advise Against Pregnancy? -- III. Pregnancy/Breast Feeding -- 13. New Onset Seizures during Pregnancy -- 14. Valproic Acid and Pregnancy -- 15. Lamictal and Pregnancy -- 16. What is Your Advice to Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Regarding Breast Feeding? -- IV. Menopause -- 17. Change in Seizure Pattern and Menopause.
• Sommario/riassunto: This text presents difficult management issues surrounding women with epilepsy in a unique format. The Editors provide several controversial cases in adolescence, pre-conception, pregnancy and menopause with invited experts offering their differing opinions. The Editors compare the clinical approaches and build a consensus based on the best available evidence. Professionals charged with managing this challenging patient group will be given insights on providing the best possible care based on current available data and expert opinion.
• Titolo autorizzato: Controversies in Caring for Women with Epilepsy
• ISBN: 3-319-29170-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910254262103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II