Common Pitfalls in Epilepsy: Case-Based Learning

Epilepsy is amongst the most frequently encountered of neurological  disorders, yet its diagnosis and management is fraught with pitfalls.  Issues surrounding differential diagnosis, seizure type, underlying  causes, EEG interpretations, treatment options and prognoses can often  trip-up clinicians. Common Epilepsy Pitfalls: Case-Based Learning, is a  comprehensive guide to anticipating and managing the pitfalls in the  diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Real-life cases are presented  along with pragmatic recommendations for courses of action that guide  the reader through accurate and effective epilepsy diagnosis and  treatment. Cases have been chosen to answer key questions such as: the  first seizure – is it epilepsy? Which drug? When should stopping  treatment be considered? What to do in an epileptic emergency?  Containing detailed coverage of psychiatric, social and family issues –  and authored by world experts in epilepsy management – this text is  invaluable for neurologists, internists, family practitioners and  advanced medical students.