ABC of epilepsy
"This practical guide to the classification and diagnosis of epilepsy provides coverage of what epilepsy is, how to make the diagnosis, anti-epileptic drugs, nondrug treatments, and living with epilepsy. Richly illustrated, the book will also address epilepsy within special groups such as women...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
Wiley-Blackwell ,
c2012
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| Series: | ABC series
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Table of Contents:
- 1. What is epilepsy? : Incidence, prevalence and aetiology
- 2. Describing and classifying the condition
- 3. Making the diagnosis : taking a history, clinical examination, investigations
- 4. Managing the drug treatment of epilepsy
- 5. Non-drug treatments including epilepsy surgery
- 6. Prolonged or repeated seizures
- 7. Special groups : women, children, learning disability and the elderly
- 8. Monitoring and review : how to manage the condition long term
- 9. Living with epilepsy : information, support and self-management