Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a
clear and concise manner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in children and adults. The treatment of epilepsy has been much improved in
recent years by the introduction of many new and effective antiepileptic drugs - and this book places strong emphasis on the principles and practice of antiepileptic drug treatment. This book will serve as a useful quick reference to all clinicians who treat patients with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a
clear and concise manner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in children and adults. The treatment of epilepsy has been much improved in
recent years by the introduction of many new and effective antiepileptic drugs - and this book places strong emphasis on the principles and practice of antiepileptic drug treatment. This book will serve as a useful quick reference to all clinicians who treat patients with epilepsy.
1: Definition and frequency of epilepsy
2: Clinical forms of epilepsy
3: The causes of epilepsy
4: The differential diagnosis and investigation of epilepsy
5: Principles of treatment of epilepsy
6: Antiepileptic drugs
7: Epilepsy surgery
8: Emergency treatment of epileptic seizures
9: Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy
Simon Shorvon is a Professor of Neurology at the Institute of
Neurology of University College London, and a Consultant
Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and
Neurosurgery, London, UK. He trained at Trinity College, Cambridge
University, and St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, London
University. He currently holds the positions of 2nd Vice-President
of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) (1993 -1997)
and member of Executive Committee, is
Member of five international Journals editorial boards, and has
published over 260 Articles in scientific peer review journals and
18 books.
"This book is recommended for any clinician who treats patients
with epilepsy. It will also be very useful for medical students and
house officers. I highly recommend this book to clinicians and
students who want to quickly learn many different aspects of
epilepsy,
especially its diagnosis and treatment, as well as counseling for
patients." --Epilepsy and Behavior
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