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1 online resource (xviii, 268 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Epilepsy is, after headache, the second most common neurological disorder. This book clarifies the many courses of action to take in treating patients with epilepsy. It presents current knowledge about seizures and epilepsy in a comprehensive, socially conscious, and clear manner. The editors have provided this information in a comprehensive, easy-to-use, and practical form. This short, simple pedagogical guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy is an important reference work for all medical schools, hospitals, clinics, and primary care centers. This book integrates the latest research into essential reviews on: * Initial management of patients with seizures * Neuroradiological evaluation of epilepsy * Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy * Neuropsychologic problems associated with epilepsy * Psychiatric disorders * Diagnosis and treatment of status epilepticus * Nonepileptic seizures * Ambulatory EEG monitoring * Epilepsy surgery * Endocrine aspects of partial seizures * Epilepsy in the elderly. |
| Contents |
S.C. Schachter and D.L. Schomer, Preface. -- G.L. Holmes, Classification of Seizures and the Epilepsies. -- G. Schlaug, Radiographic Assessment of Patients with Epilepsy. -- S.C. Schachter, Treatment of Seizures. -- O. Devinsky, Definition and Overview of Intractable Epilepsy. -- P.O. Shafer and E. Salmanson, Psychosocial Aspects of Epilepsy. -- P. Hayashi and M. OConnor, Neuropsychologic Assessment and Application to Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. -- J. Holzerand D. Bear, Psychiatric Considerations in Patients with Epilepsy. -- F. Drislane, Status Epilepticus. -- A.J. Rowan, Diagnosis and Management of Nonepileptic Seizures. -- J. Ives, Ambulatory EEG Monitoring: Technology and Uses. H. Blume, Epilepsy Surgery-Cortical Excisions and Callosal Sections. -- P. Klein and A.G. Herzog, Endocrine Aspects of Partial Seizures. -- E.B. Broomfield, Epilepsy and the Elderly. -- D.L. Schomer, Guide to Epilepsy Centers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Epilepsy.
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Epilepsy. |
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Epilepsy -- therapy. |
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Schachter, Steven C.
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Schomer, Donald L.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of epilepsy. San Diego : Academic Press, ©1997 0126213550 9780126213553 (DLC) 97010913 (OCoLC)36512514 |
| ISBN |
9780126213553 |
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0126213550 |
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9780080529462 (electronic book) |
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0080529461 (electronic book) |
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