A Practical Guide to Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition and is frequently dealt with by non-specialists, and even non-neurologists. Diagnosis is difficult and treatment increasingly complex, including therapeutic and surgical options. This book offers a comprehensible approach, including the basic science, which forms the basis for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Current issues are addressed with clarity and include the most recent clinical findings. This book is part of a series designed to fulfil the need for a simple guide to common neurological disorders for the non-specialist, who is required to diagnose and manage these conditions as part of their clinical practice.

ISBN	0750646217	Pages	336
ISBN13	9780750646215 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	Elsevier Health Sciences	Weight (grammes)	745
Imprint	Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd	Published in	London
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	254
Publication date	10 May 2003	Width (mm)	178
Library of Congress	02038241	Spine width (mm)	18
DEWEY	616.853	Academic level	Professional / Scholarly
DEWEY edition	DC22

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Abbreviations
1	Pathophysiology of Epilepsy	3
2	Anatomy of Epilepsy	19
3	Genetics of Epilepsy	31
4	Epidemiology of Epilepsy	43
5	Differential Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures	65
6	Principles of Syndromic Diagnosis and Focal Epilepsy Syndromes	101
7	Electroencephalography	113
8	Neuroimaging	127
9	General Principles of Treatment	139
10	Epilepsy in Special Groups: Women	179
11	Epilepsy in Special Groups: Children and Adolescents	193
12	Epilepsy in Special Groups: the Elderly and those with Learning Disability	221
13	Acute Symptomatic Seizures	233
14	Status Epilepticus	243
15	Epilepsy Surgery	265
16	Cognitive Aspects of Epilepsy	279
17	Psychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy	289
18	Social Aspects of Epilepsy	305
	Index	313

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