Introduction to epilepsy / edited by Gonzalo Alarcon, Antonio Valentin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Valentin, Antonio, 1969- editor.

Alarcon, Gonzalo, editor.

Series:

Cambridge medicine (Series)

Cambridge medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epilepsy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 605 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Epilepsy is a complex disease which has significant effects on the well-being and quality of life of patients. Obtaining good pharmacological control of seizures is often time-consuming, involving several changes of therapy. Treatment may last for several years. This introductory book covers all aspects of epilepsy, from basic mechanisms of seizures to diagnosis and management, as well as legal and social considerations. Combining a rigorous academic approach with an emphasis on practical issues, the content provides a clear, concise guide which walks the reader through day-to-day clinical decisions. From basic principles, pathology, physiology and neurochemistry to clinical neurophysiology, genetics, neuroimaging, differential diagnosis and treatment, each chapter offers detailed explanations, summary boxes and learning objectives. Recommended treatment plans enable the reader to offer quick and accurate therapy to patients. This is essential reading for neurologists - particularly trainees - and those providing primary care and allied health support for patients with epilepsy.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Preface

Introduction and basic principles

Pathology, physiology and neurochemistry of epilepsy

Clinical neurophysiology

Semiology and classification; 5. Natural history of epilepsy

Genetics of epilepsy

Neuroimaging; 8. Differential diagnosis of epilepsy

Medical treatment of epilepsy

Special topics in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy

Neuropsychology

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

Psychiatry aspects

Social aspects

Epilepsy in the Third World

Healthcare and economics

Forensic aspects of epilepsy.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-22444-6

1-139-33393-3

9786613684257

1-280-77348-0

1-139-33816-1

1-139-33729-7

1-139-34132-4

1-139-33974-5

1-139-33642-8

1-139-10399-7

OCLC:

796812747