Epilepsy / / edited by John W. Miller, Howard P. Goodkin ; cover design by Sarah Dickinson ; Bessel W. Abou-Khalil [and fifty two others], contributors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (305 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.85/3 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
MillerJohn W <1951-> (John William)
GoodkinHoward P DickinsonSarah Abou-KhalilBessel W |
Collana | Neurology in Practice |
Soggetto topico |
Epilèpsia
Epilepsy |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
1-118-45697-1
1-118-45698-X 1-118-45695-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Epilepsy; Copyright; Contents; 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 III 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 Pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910138967503321 |
Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Epilepsy / / edited by John W. Miller, Howard P. Goodkin ; cover design by Sarah Dickinson ; Bessel W. Abou-Khalil [and fifty two others], contributors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (305 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.85/3 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
MillerJohn W <1951-> (John William)
GoodkinHoward P DickinsonSarah Abou-KhalilBessel W |
Collana | Neurology in Practice |
Soggetto topico |
Epilèpsia
Epilepsy |
Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
ISBN |
1-118-45697-1
1-118-45698-X 1-118-45695-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Epilepsy; Copyright; Contents; 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 III 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 Pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910821496003321 |
Chichester, England : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Wyllie's treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice |
Edizione | [Fifth edition /] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1125 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/53 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
WyllieElaine
CascinoGregory D GidalBarry E GoodkinHoward P |
Soggetto topico | Epilepsy |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-4511-5348-1
1-4511-2521-6 1-4698-7767-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | part I. Pathologic substrates and mechanisms of epileptogenesis -- part II. Basic principles of electroencephalography -- part III. Epileptic seizures and syndromes -- part IV. Antiepileptic medications -- part V. Epilepsy surgery -- part VI. Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910464244203321 |
Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] | ||
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Wyllie's treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice |
Edizione | [Fifth edition /] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1125 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/53 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
WyllieElaine
CascinoGregory D GidalBarry E GoodkinHoward P |
Soggetto topico | Epilepsy |
ISBN |
1-4511-5348-1
1-4511-2521-6 1-4698-7767-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | part I. Pathologic substrates and mechanisms of epileptogenesis -- part II. Basic principles of electroencephalography -- part III. Epileptic seizures and syndromes -- part IV. Antiepileptic medications -- part V. Epilepsy surgery -- part VI. Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788553003321 |
Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Wyllie's treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice |
Edizione | [Fifth edition /] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1125 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/53 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
WyllieElaine
CascinoGregory D GidalBarry E GoodkinHoward P |
Soggetto topico | Epilepsy |
ISBN |
1-4511-5348-1
1-4511-2521-6 1-4698-7767-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | part I. Pathologic substrates and mechanisms of epileptogenesis -- part II. Basic principles of electroencephalography -- part III. Epileptic seizures and syndromes -- part IV. Antiepileptic medications -- part V. Epilepsy surgery -- part VI. Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910820489603321 |
Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2011] | ||
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