Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology).
Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology).
David Spencer, MD is Professor of Neurology and Director of the Oregon Health & Science University Epilepsy Program located in Portland, OR
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* Table of Contents * About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book Series * Preface * I. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who will appear throughout the book] * II. What is epilepsy? * a. General introduction and definitions * b. Seizure types * c. Epilepsy classification * III. How and why do seizures occur? * IV. Who develops epilepsy? * V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsy * a. A visit with the neurologist * i. A first seizure * ii. An established diagnosis * b. Testing * i. EEG * ii. Brain imaging * iii. Specialized testing * VI. Treatment of epilepsy * a. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aid * b. Antiepileptic Medications * i. Choice of medication * ii. Adverse effects * c. Epilepsy surgery * d. Medical devices to treat epilepsy * e. Complementary and alternative medicine * f. Treatment in special populations * i. Adolescents * ii. Women * iii. Older adults * VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsy * a. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues, relationships] * b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and more * c. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) * d. Making your clinic visit successful * VIII. The future of epilepsy care * Glossary * Resources/Appendices/ Index
* Table of Contents * About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book Series * Preface * I. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who will appear throughout the book] * II. What is epilepsy? * a. General introduction and definitions * b. Seizure types * c. Epilepsy classification * III. How and why do seizures occur? * IV. Who develops epilepsy? * V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsy * a. A visit with the neurologist * i. A first seizure * ii. An established diagnosis * b. Testing * i. EEG * ii. Brain imaging * iii. Specialized testing * VI. Treatment of epilepsy * a. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aid * b. Antiepileptic Medications * i. Choice of medication * ii. Adverse effects * c. Epilepsy surgery * d. Medical devices to treat epilepsy * e. Complementary and alternative medicine * f. Treatment in special populations * i. Adolescents * ii. Women * iii. Older adults * VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsy * a. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues, relationships] * b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and more * c. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) * d. Making your clinic visit successful * VIII. The future of epilepsy care * Glossary * Resources/Appendices/ Index
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