The treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice

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The treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice

editor, Elaine Wyllie

Williams & Wilkins, c1997

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This revised text covers the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Relevant aspects of neuro-anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the nervous system. Each seizure is placed in perspective and coverage of drugs, and neuro-imaging advances are also included.

Table of Contents

  • Part I Basic mechanisms of epileptognesis: neuro-anatomic and physiologic principles
  • genetic and epidemiologic principles. Part II Basic principles of electroencephalography. Part III Clinical epiletology: seizures and the epilepsies
  • seizures in special clinical settings
  • the differential diagnosis of epilepsy: non-epileptic paroxysmal disorders. Part IV Anti-epileptic medications
  • general principles of antiepileptic drug therapy
  • specific anti-epileptic medications. Part V Epilepsy surgery: pre-surgical evaluations - general principles
  • epilepsy surgery in specific settings. Part VI Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy.

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