Epilepsy

by Shorvon, Simon

• ISBN13: 9780199560042
• ISBN10: 0199560048
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-04
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarize, 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 practices of antiepileptic drug treatment. This book will serve as a useful quick reference to all clinicians who treat patients with epilepsy.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Definition and frequency of epilepsy

Clinical forms of epilepsy

The causes of epilepsy

The differential diagnosis and investigation of epilepsy

Principles of treatment of epilepsy

Antiepileptic drugs

Epilepsy surgery

Emergency treatment of epileptic seizures

Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy

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