Epilepsy [Paperback]

Epilepsy, Second Edition, part of the What Do I Do Now? series, offers an easy-to-use reference guide for clinicians. Each chapter uses a case-based approach to show the reader what they may encounter when treating a patient with epilepsy. The book covers concepts including epilepsy diagnosis, treatment options, and ongoing care.Part of the What Do I Do Now? series,Epilepsy (Second Edition)serves as an easy-to-use reference guide for anyone working with epilepsy patients. This book offers a case-based approach to give a holistic look at concepts for understanding and treating epilepsy. These concepts range from initial diagnosis to determining treatment options to understanding the role of epilepsy in patients' day-to-day life. Topics represent common clinical scenarios and frequent areas assessed in standardized examinations.The book includes 33 case studies and is broken up into four parts: Section 1: Diagnostic Dilemmas; Section 2: Treatment Considerations: Antiseizure Medications; Section 3: Treatment Considerations: Diagnosis and Management of Refractory Epilepsy; and Section 4: Prognostic, Neuropsychiatric, Social, and Behavioral Issues. Each case study provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. In this new edition, all cases and references have been updated, reflecting the advances in pharmacological treatment and understanding of epilepsy in the past ten years.Engaging and succinct,Epilepsy, Second Edition, is an essential resource for clinicians and students at any stage in their career.Section 1: Diagnostic Dilemmas1. First Unprovoked SeizureIs It Epilepsy?2. Febrile Seizures and Other Seizures in Infants3. Self-Limited Focal Epilepsies of Childhood4. Nonconvulsive Seizures in Acutely Ill Patients5. Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures6. Seizures Versus Parasomnias7. Seizure Versus SyncopeSection 2: Treatment ConsiderationsAntiseizure Medicationsl#%