Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy

Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 263
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ISBN-10 : 9781316409718
ISBN-13 : 1316409716
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Book Synopsis Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy by : Dieter Schmidt

Download or read book Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy written by Dieter Schmidt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epilepsy is amongst the most frequently encountered of neurological disorders, yet its diagnosis and management is fraught with pitfalls. Issues surrounding differential diagnosis, seizure type, underlying causes, EEG interpretations, treatment options and prognoses can often trip-up clinicians. Common Epilepsy Pitfalls: Case-Based Learning, is a comprehensive guide to anticipating and managing the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Real-life cases are presented along with pragmatic recommendations for courses of action that guide the reader through accurate and effective epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Cases have been chosen to answer key questions such as: the first seizure – is it epilepsy? Which drug? When should stopping treatment be considered? What to do in an epileptic emergency? Containing detailed coverage of psychiatric, social and family issues – and authored by world experts in epilepsy management – this text is invaluable for neurologists, internists, family practitioners and advanced medical students.


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