Product Description

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder in the world. It affects all ages and crosses all geographic regions, and the majority of sufferers will have epilepsy throughout their lives. This new edition of Fast Facts: Epilepsy is an invaluable addition to the armoury of the family physician and, indeed, the trainee neurologist. Not only is this text outstanding as a succinct and practical aid to diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of seizure disorders, it is also an excellent teaching tool. Includes a new section on the principles of antiepileptic drug (AED) selection, with the latest information on available drugs A new chapter covers the psychiatric morbidities and social aspects of the disorder Updated chapter on non-pharmacological management provides the latest information on the ketogenic diet and alternative medicine Explains our current understanding of the genetics that underpin the mechanisms of neuronal excitation and inhibition Includes new information specific to women with epilepsy Contents: Epidemiology and prognosis; Classification of seizures and syndromes; Diagnosis; Pharmacological management; Antiepileptic drugs; Non-pharmacological management; Status epilepticus and seizure clusters; Specific populations; Quality of life; Future trends.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #246402 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-21
• Format: Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
'...an excellent background for general practitioners and general physicians. The real strength in the book is an exceptional section on anticonvulsant drugs...' --Medical Journal of Australia, 2006

This book reviews the treatment, epidemiology and unique clinical aspects of epilepsy. It does an excellent job of providing a concise teaching tool on the topic. It provides a painless, enjoyable and comprehensive review for the primary physician . --American Family Physician

This book is moderately priced and highly recommended.' --Australian Epilepsy Foundation (Victoria Branch)

About the Author
Martin J. Brodie MB ChB MRCP MD FRCP, Director, Epilepsy Unit, Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK Steven C Schachter MS MD FAAN, Director of Research, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Patrick Kwan MD PhD, Associate Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong

Customer Reviews

Epliepsy
After developing Epilepsy following a head injury I thought this book would be ideal, I was disapointed it is a medical text book and although my wife who is a nurse could follow it I got lost after chapter 1. Not for the layman save your money and look elswere