Common Epilepsy Pitfalls Case-Based Learning
Common Epilepsy Pitfalls Case-Based Learning by Dieter Schmidt (M.D.) is published by Cambridge University Press on June 7, 2018, and spans 258 pages. This book addresses the complexities involved in diagnosing and managing epilepsy, a common neurological disorder. It highlights the various challenges clinicians face, including differential diagnosis, seizure types, underlying causes, EEG interpretations, and treatment options.
Readers will find a collection of real-life cases that provide practical recommendations for navigating the pitfalls associated with epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. The book answers critical questions such as the identification of epilepsy during a first seizure, appropriate medication choices, and management strategies during epileptic emergencies. Additionally, it covers relevant psychiatric, social, and family issues, making it a valuable resource for neurologists, internists, family practitioners, and advanced medical students.
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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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