The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients : Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment

This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care. This book helps mediate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Valeta, Thalia (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Popular works.
Neurology.
Medicine.
Health.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319616797
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-61679-7
Physical DescriptionXXIX, 208 p. 7 illus., 5 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • History of epilepsy
  • General Aspects of Epilepsy
  • Preparing for the medical consultation
  • Epileptic seizures
  • Febrile seizures
  • Reflex seizures
  • Epileptic syndromes and their classification
  • Idiopathic generalized epilepsies
  • Benign childhood focal epilepsy
  • Epileptic encephalopathies
  • Structural (symptomatic) focal epilepsy
  • Women and epilepsy
  • Mortality and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
  • Investigations for epileptic seizures
  • Prophylactic treatment with antiepileptic drugs
  • Comorbidities in epilepsy
  • Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
  • Psychological treatments for epilepsy
  • ''Metamyth''©/Dramatherapy
  • Complementary (alternative) treatments for epilepsy
  • Dietary treatments for epilepsy and ketogenic diet
  • Safety in epilepsy
  • Psychosocial impact of epilepsy
  • Psychosocial aspects- parental reactions and needs in idiopathic focal epilepsies
  • Stigma in epilepsy and how to combat it
  • Websites and other resources for people with epilepsy.

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