Seizure and Epilepsy Care: The Pocket Epileptologist

Description

Epilepsy is a frequently encountered disease, affecting 1-2% of the population, but one that is often mistreated due to misunderstandings of specific diagnoses and treatments. This practical manual provides a succinct and clinically relevant reference of routine clinical epilepsy care. The book is designed around the four main aspects of an epilepsy patient's care: first seizure, inpatient epilepsy care, outpatient epilepsy care, and diagnostic modalities. These four aspects are carefully delineated to illustrate the key differences in best practice management. Rational use of EEG and imaging testing is thoroughly covered to guide improved utility of these results. Caring for the mental health of epilepsy patients is also covered, as this is pertinent at every stage and location of epilepsy patient care. An excellent resource for neurology trainees at the resident, fellow, and medical student level as well as advanced practice providers.

Patrick Landazuri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Nancy Lacuey Lecumberri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Laura Vilella Bertran is an Intracranial Electroencephalography Fellow in the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Mark Farrenburg is a Neurologist/Epileptologist at Cape Neurology Specialists, Saint Francis Healthcare System and adjunct faculty in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Samden Lhatoo is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr Lhatoo is the John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Distinguished University Professor of Neurology at McGovern Medical School. Dr. Lhatoo serves as Director of the Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and Co-Director of the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies.