Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy: Case-Based Learning

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, but its diagnosis and management can be challenging. Common Epilepsy Pitfalls: Case-Based Learning provides a comprehensive guide to anticipating and managing these pitfalls, with real-life cases and pragmatic recommendations for accurate and effective diagnosis and treatment. It is invaluable for neurologists, internists, family practitioners, and advanced medical students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that presents numerous challenges in diagnosis and management. Despite its prevalence, clinicians often face difficulties in accurately identifying the condition, differentiating between seizure types, understanding the underlying causes, interpreting EEG findings, selecting appropriate treatment options, and predicting the course of the disease. This complexity can lead to errors and misdiagnoses, which can have serious consequences for patients.

To address these challenges, Common Epilepsy Pitfalls: Case-Based Learning offers a comprehensive guide to anticipating and managing the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. The book is designed to provide practical insights and recommendations for clinicians, encompassing a range of topics such as differential diagnosis, seizure types, underlying causes, EEG interpretations, treatment options, and prognoses.

Real-life cases are presented throughout the book, each accompanied by pragmatic recommendations for courses of action. These cases cover a wide spectrum of epilepsy scenarios, including the initial seizure, drug selection, treatment discontinuation, epileptic emergencies, and the impact of epilepsy on psychiatric, social, and family issues. The cases have been carefully chosen to address key questions that arise in the clinical practice of epilepsy management.

Written by world experts in epilepsy management, the text provides detailed coverage of psychiatric, social, and family issues that are often intertwined with epilepsy. It offers valuable insights into the psychosocial aspects of epilepsy, as well as the challenges faced by patients and their families. This book is an invaluable resource for neurologists, internists, family practitioners, and advanced medical students who seek to improve their understanding and expertise in epilepsy diagnosis and management.

By presenting real-life cases and offering practical recommendations, Common Epilepsy Pitfalls: Case-Based Learning empowers clinicians to navigate the complexities of epilepsy with confidence and precision. It serves as a valuable tool for improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care provided to individuals with epilepsy.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 158 x 255 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780521279710