Epilepsy simplified / by John P. Leach, Rebecca O'Dwyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leach, John P.

Contributor:

O'Dwyer, Rebecca.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epilepsy--Popular works.

Epilepsy.

Brain--Diseases.

Brain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Harley : TFM, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Simplicity is an underrated virtue; where information is vital, it should be possible to put it across in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Epilepsy is a common condition which has been recognised since the beginning of history, and as the opportunities for diagnosis and effective treatment have increased, it becomes more important that health professionals have a working knowledge of how epilepsy interacts with their own area of expertise. The interactions between all aspects of medicine and epilepsy should motivate all to do their best to learn about management of all stages of the disease, from first seizure through to status epilepticus. This is recognition that providing a diagnosis of epilepsy has more than medical implications, and in fact it is safe to say that there are few aspects of modern life that will remain untouched by such a diagnosis and consequent treatment. At some point, discussions will be required around the issues of fertility, job prospects, driving issues, family safety, childcare, travel, life insurance, diet, and sports participation. This book, has been produced by Dr Becky O'Dwyer and Dr John Paul Leach, recognised experts in epilepsy from opposite sides of the Atlantic. They have tried to make the key concepts of epilepsy's cause, prognosis and treatment accessible to all in this compact format, providing information for clinicians and permitting informed choice for patients and their families.

Contents:

""Cover Front""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Glossary""; ""About the authors""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""Thought for the book""; ""First aid for seizures""; ""Chapter 1 Definition and epidemiology of epilepsy""; ""Chapter 2 Aetiology and pathophysiology of epilepsy""; ""Chapter 3 General history taking""; ""Chapter 4 Differential diagnosis of epilepsy""; ""Chapter 5 Classification of epilepsy""; ""Chapter 6 Seizure types""; ""Chapter 7 Diagnosis of epilepsy""; ""Chapter 8 Anti-epileptic drugs for epilepsy""; ""Chapter 9 Future developments in the treatment of epilepsy""

""Chapter 10 When things go well - monotherapy and withdrawal""""Chapter 11 When things are not going well - polypharmacy, surgery and status epilepticus""; ""Chapter 12 Epilepsy at extremes of age""; ""Chapter 13 Specific situations""; ""Chapter 14 Common questions""; ""Cover Back""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-908986-62-X