Understanding Epilepsy

A Study Guide for the Boards

Vibhangini S. Wasade, Marianna V. Spanaki

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN:
  9781108718905
• eBook ISBN:
  9781108608169
• Topic: Medicina
• Subtopic: Neurología

Written by experts in the field, this book offers an up-to-date and systematic approach to understanding epilepsy. It focuses on advanced tools and therapies in diagnosis and management, and comprehensively yet simply covers the content of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification. Five sections comprise the main text: mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Pathophysiology and pathology of epilepsies are covered, as well as classification of seizures and epilepsies, electro-clinical syndromes, non-epileptic spells, and status epilepticus. Contributors also discuss diagnostic tools such as scalp and intracranial EEG, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological tests, in addition to the management of epilepsy and associated concerns, including anti-seizure drugs, surgical and stimulation therapies, gender issues, comorbidities, and psychosocial aspects. Tables, high-quality pathology, radiology and clinical images, and EEG illustrations aid readers in understanding content. A valuable book for medical trainees, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses and EEG technologists, and essential certification preparation.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title
• Title page
• Copyright information
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• Chapter 1 Pathophysiology of Epilepsy
• Chapter 2 Physiologic Basis of Epileptic EEG Patterns
• Chapter 3 Pathology of the Epilepsies
• Chapter 4 Classifications of Seizures and Epilepsies
• Chapter 5 Electro-clinical Syndromes and Epilepsies in the Neonatal Period, Infancy, and Childhood
• Chapter 6 Familial Electro-clinical Syndromes and Epilepsies in Adolescence to Adulthood
• Chapter 7 Distinctive Constellations and Other Epilepsies
• Chapter 8 Seizures Not Diagnosed as Epilepsy
• Chapter 9 Nonepileptic Spells
• Chapter 10 Status Epilepticus
• Chapter 11 EEG Instrumentation and Basics
• Chapter 12 Interpreting the Normal Electroencephalogram of an Adult
• Chapter 13 Ictal and Interictal Epileptiform Electroencephalogram Patterns
• Chapter 14 Neonatal and Pediatric Electroencephalogram
• Chapter 15 Scalp Video-EEG Monitoring
• Chapter 16 Intracranial EEG Monitoring
• Chapter 17 Neuroimaging in Epilepsy
• Chapter 18 The Role of Neuropsychology in Epilepsy Surgery
• Chapter 19 Principles of Antiseizure Drug Management
• Chapter 20 Gender Issues in Epilepsy
• Chapter 21 Antiseizure Drugs
• Chapter 22 Surgical Therapies for Epilepsy
• Chapter 23 Stimulation Therapies for Epilepsy
• Chapter 24 Practical and Psychosocial Considerations in Epilepsy Management
• Chapter 25 Comorbidities with Epilepsy
• Chapter 26 System-Based Issues in Epilepsy
• Index