Epilepsy /
Shorvon, S. D.
Epilepsy / by Simon Shorvon. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (x, 171 pages) : illustrations - Oxford neurology library . - Oxford neurology library. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Definition and frequency of epilepsy; 2 Clinical forms of epilepsy; 3 The causes of epilepsy; 4 The differential diagnosis and investigation of epilepsy; 5 Principles of treatment of epilepsy; 6 Antiepileptic drugs; 7 Epilepsy surgery; 8 Emergency treatment of epileptic seizures; 9 Social and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z.
Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a clear and concisemanner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in ch.
9780191575761 (electronic bk.) 0191575763 (electronic bk.)
Epilepsy.
PSYCHOLOGY--Neuropsychology.
Epilepsy.
Electronic books.
RC372 / .S56 2009eb
616.8/53
Epilepsy / by Simon Shorvon. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (x, 171 pages) : illustrations - Oxford neurology library . - Oxford neurology library. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Definition and frequency of epilepsy; 2 Clinical forms of epilepsy; 3 The causes of epilepsy; 4 The differential diagnosis and investigation of epilepsy; 5 Principles of treatment of epilepsy; 6 Antiepileptic drugs; 7 Epilepsy surgery; 8 Emergency treatment of epileptic seizures; 9 Social and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z.
Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a clear and concisemanner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in ch.
9780191575761 (electronic bk.) 0191575763 (electronic bk.)
Epilepsy.
PSYCHOLOGY--Neuropsychology.
Epilepsy.
Electronic books.
RC372 / .S56 2009eb
616.8/53