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Patients with nonepileptic seizures (NES) frequently present in
neurology, psychiatry, psychology, and emergency departments. The
disorder has been well-documented in the medical literature, and
much is known about the phenomenology, ictal semiology, neurologic
signs, psychiatric comorbidities, neuropsychological testing, and
psychosocial aspects. Since the publication of the third edition in
2010, knowledge of treatments for NES has grown and new data have
become available. Fully updated to reflect these developments, this
fourth edition brings together the current knowledge of NES
treatments, drawing on the experience of an international team of
authors. An accompanying website features video-EEGs of seizures
and videos of patient-clinician interactions, which will help
readers with both diagnostic and management decisions. Tables
clearly illustrating the differential diagnosis of various
nonepileptic events give readers quick reference guides to aid
diagnostic assessment. A valuable resource for neurologists,
psychiatrists, psychologists, and any clinicians who encounter NES
in their practice.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and New Methods for
Analyzing Risks builds on earlier works focusing on the clinical
problem of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This book
presents a methodology for identifying and classifying clusters of
risks that lead to SUDEP. Developed over the last two years, the
SUDEP Classification System and Risk Factor Cluster ID method will
help to address gaps in our knowledge about the causes and possible
prevention of this tragic complication. Exploring the interactions
among the central and peripheral autonomic nervous systems and the
cardiopulmonary systems, the book includes case studies of SUDEP,
definite or probable, as well as near miss cases. It discusses how
neurologists, emergency room physicians, and attending physicians
can identify individuals at possible risk for SUDEP and lessen the
chance of occurrence. Top medical professionals in the field detail
the development of an international database of human cases and
animal models of SUDEP and suggest how medical examiner and coroner
offices can strengthen the database by providing information about
incidences of SUDEP. In addition, the book describes related
clinical and animal studies needed to classify risk factors for
SUDEP victims. Understanding the risk factors and mechanisms
underlying SUDEP will facilitate collaborative research in the
laboratory, hospital, and clinic and lead to improved effectiveness
of SUDEP prevention strategies.
From pediatric to the elderly, from contractible to refractive, this bestselling short text contains 110 cases covering all aspects of epilepsy. Each case follows the same format. eBook available with sample pages: 0203213335
This second edition presents a timely, practical, clinically relevant and focused updated discussion of vagal nerve stimulation in a readily-understood and well-illustrated format. It provides a clinical approach to the treatment of patients with medically-intractable seizures, as well as for those with depression (a new indication since the first edition).
In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Steven C.
Schachter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of
Epilepsy. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as
telemedicine and epilepsy care; wearable technologies and mobile
apps in the evaluation and treatment of epilepsy; effects of
maternal use of AEDs on child development; sleep and epilepsy;
dietary treatments for epilepsy; and more. Contains 15 relevant,
practice-oriented topics including racial/ethnic disparities in
epilepsy burden and treatment; autism and epilepsy; emerging
technologies for epilepsy surgery; prevalence and diagnosis of
sexual dysfunction in people with epilepsy; epilepsy in older
persons; rescue treatments for seizure clusters; and more. Provides
in-depth clinical reviews on epilepsy, offering actionable insights
for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this
timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors
in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research
and practice guidelines to create clinically significant,
topic-based reviews.
The clinical management of patients with epilepsy and the
associated medical literature are rapidly evolving. Evidence-based
Management of Epilepsy differs from other epilepsy textbooks by
focusing specifically on topics where the available evidence is
sufficiently well developed to be synthesized into straightforward
summaries of proven therapies. When evidence is missing or there is
doubt, controversy or ambiguity, the distinguished authors offer
treatment recommendations based on practice guidelines or consensus
statements that span the gaps in evidence while pointing to those
areas where further research is needed. The initial chapters cover
critically important aspects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and
surgical treatment such as when to start and stop AEDs, how to
monitor their effectiveness, special considerations in women who
become pregnant, and when to consider surgery to alleviate
seizures. The following chapters cover the therapy of seizures when
they develop after traumatic brain injury or stroke, and the
treatment of concomitant depression and anxiety in patients with
epilepsy. The final chapters discuss emerging topics in epilepsy:
the treatment of the post-ictal state, technologies to predict and
detect seizures, strategies for closing the treatment gap and
sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. The contributors are renowned
experts in their fields who successfully and succinctly present
state-of-the art reviews based on the medical evidence designed to
help the clinician be as best informed as possible in the care of
patients with epilepsy.
This common and very important disorder of Epilepsy is led by Dr.
Steven Schachter in this issue of Neurologic Clinics. The majority
of articles review methods for application of standards,
guidelines, and consensus statement to clinical practice by Primary
Care physicians and general Neurologists using validated and
evidence-based tools such as screening instruments and algorithms
for a number of critically important topics, ranging from initial
evaluation to monitoring patients on treatment to counseling and
educating patients on SUDEP and driving. Topics in this issue
include: Guidelines and quality standards for adult epilepsy
patients; Guidelines and quality standards in care of children with
epilepsy; Initial evaluation of the patient with suspected
epilepsy; Starting, choosing, changing, and discontinuing
treatment; Methods for measuring seizure frequency and severity;
Assessment of treatment side effects and quality of life; Screening
for depression and anxiety; Counseling patients on driving and
employment; Issues for women with epilepsy; Patient education
(SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; Self-management;
Adherence; Rescue medication); Optimizing the patient-physician
therapeutic alliance.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and New Methods for
Analyzing Risks builds on earlier works focusing on the clinical
problem of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This book
presents a methodology for identifying and classifying clusters of
risks that lead to SUDEP. Developed over the last two years, the
SUDEP Classification System and Risk Factor Cluster ID method will
help to address gaps in our knowledge about the causes and possible
prevention of this tragic complication. Exploring the interactions
among the central and peripheral autonomic nervous systems and the
cardiopulmonary systems, the book includes case studies of SUDEP,
definite or probable, as well as near miss cases. It discusses how
neurologists, emergency room physicians, and attending physicians
can identify individuals at possible risk for SUDEP and lessen the
chance of occurrence. Top medical professionals in the field detail
the development of an international database of human cases and
animal models of SUDEP and suggest how medical examiner and coroner
offices can strengthen the database by providing information about
incidences of SUDEP. In addition, the book describes related
clinical and animal studies needed to classify risk factors for
SUDEP victims. Understanding the risk factors and mechanisms
underlying SUDEP will facilitate collaborative research in the
laboratory, hospital, and clinic and lead to improved effectiveness
of SUDEP prevention strategies.
Just over a century after the publication of Sir William Gowers'
famous last book, The Border-land of Epilepsy, Faints, Vagal
Attacks, Vertigo, Migraine, Sleep Symptoms, and their Treatment,
this book returns to the "borderland of epilepsy - near it, but not
of it", i.e. to disorders which may be mistaken for epilepsy or
which are associated with epilepsy and can develop into or out of
epileptic seizures. Internationally recognized experts, provide
up-to-date knowledge in all areas covered in Gowers' original
publication and also in those borderlands redefined since -
including anxiety or hyperventilation attacks, psychogenic
nonepileptic seizures, epileptic and nonepileptic encephalopathies,
autism, autoimmune encephalopathies, Tourette's Syndrome, transient
ischemic attacks, transient global amnesia, myoclonus,
alcohol-related seizures, hyperekplexia and dyskinesia,
stereotypical behaviors, organic personality disorder and episodic
dyscontrol syndrome. The Borderland of Epilepsy Revisited addresses
conditions presenting in children, adolescents and adults. Case
reports and tables (especially those which address the differential
diagnosis of epilepsy and the disorders discussed) make the book
accessible and clinically useful.
This book is a short and simple pedagogical guide to the diagnosis
and management of epilepsy. After the headache, epilepsy is the
second most common neurological disorder, and this book clarifies
the many courses of action to take in treating patients with
epilepsy. The book simplifies the classification, testing, and
treatment of epilepsy, addresses important psychosocial issues and
the efficacy of pharmaceutical and other interventions, and also
includes an account of modern concepts of the aetiology of the
disease. The Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of Epilepsy: A
Practical Guide is an important reference work for all medical
schools, hospitals, clinics and primary care centers. Features: *
CONTAINS ESSENTIALS ON: * Initial management of patients with
seizures * Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy * Neuropsychologic
problems associated with epilepsy * Psychiatric disorders *
Diagnosis and treatment of status epilepticus * Nonepileptic
seizures * Ambulatory EEG monitoring * Epilepsy surgery * Endocrine
aspects of partial seizures * Epilepsy in the elderly
In the last five years, approximately 2.7 million people have been
treated for epilepsy and it is estimated that as much as one in
one-hundred of the world's population will develop epilepsy during
their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people
worldwide have epilepsy and in the United States alone, between
seventy to eighty thousand people are newly diagnosed each year.
Despite being such a common problem, most people know little about
the disorder and people with epilepsy feel stigmatized.
Filled with illustrations on almost every page and boasting an
attractive and stimulating layout, Epilepsy Explained offers a
wealth of crystal clear information on epilepsy, intended for
patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. This
down-to-earth book is divided into easy-to-digest sections that
address such fundamental questions as what epilepsy is, what
happens in different types of epileptic seizures, how epilepsy is
diagnosed, and how seizures are treated. The authors include
much-needed information on numerous topics, including living
successfully with seizures, patients rights, and current drugs used
to treat epilepsy--all described with directness and clarity, with
many real-life examples that shed light on how the topic under
discussion affects people with epilepsy. The book includes
information for particular groups of readers such as women,
children, and teens. It has an easy-to-follow organization, is
clearly structured and has a detailed index and glossary, allowing
readers to easily find specific information pertaining to their
condition. Written by physicians who work daily with epilepsy, this
clear and engaging book provides people with the knowledge they
need to make informed choices about their illness.
Epilepsy in our Lives presents accounts of seizures by women with
epilepsy, and their experiences living with the problem and how
this disorder has changed their lives. They discuss the impact of
epilepsy on their roles as mothers, wives and individuals, and
express their concerns about how epilepsy will affect pregnancy
outcome, the health of their babies, and parenting. They share
candidly how epilepsy impacts family planning, fertility and
sexuality. ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Brainstorms series, one of
the world's leading authorities on epilepsy, Dr Steven C.
Schachter, has gathered together the personal testimonies of
patients, family members, and caregivers to create a poignant and
gripping series of books on this misunderstood and often
devastating disorder.
Epilepsy in our View is a collection of personal stories from
friends, family members, and co-workers of people with epilepsy, in
which they describe their observations and feelings about
witnessing seizures and about the person with epilepsy. It helps to
shed light on the social consequences of epilepsy while increasing
understanding of what's happening when a person has a seizure.
ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Brainstorms series, one of the world's
leading authorities on epilepsy, Dr Steven C. Schachter, has
gathered together the personal testimonies of patients, family
members, and caregivers to create a poignant and gripping series of
books on this misunderstood and often devastating disorder.
Epilepsy in our Words features 68 personal accounts of seizure
activity from people with epilepsy that illustrate the wide range
of experiences associated with seizures and living with epilepsy.
Many have had epilepsy for years, and their accounts are heartfelt
and realistic. An introductory section explains epilepsy and
different seizure types from a medical perspective. An index helps
readers focus on particular symptoms and other specific aspects of
seizures, such as seizure warnings and triggers. ABOUT THE SERIES:
With the Brainstorms series, one of the world's leading authorities
on epilepsy, Dr Steven C. Schachter, has gathered together the
personal testimonies of patients, family members, and caregivers to
create a poignant and gripping series of books on this
misunderstood and often devastating disorder.
Nearly 60 million people around the world live with epilepsy. This
collection of frank narratives by people with epilepsy from 21
countries offers unique perspectives on the personal and social
aspects of seizure disorders. Reflecting a diverse array of
cultures, the narratives reveal many common concerns and show the
distinct ways that people around the world affected by epilepsy
react to the diagnosis and cope with their families, friends and
communities. The book includes chapters on the Global Campaign
Against Epilepsy and a physician's firsthand experience in East
Africa. Appendices list contact information for each affiliate of
the International League Against Epilepsy and the International
Bureau for Epilepsy. ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Brainstorms series,
one of the world's leading authorities on epilepsy, Dr Steven C.
Schachter, has gathered together the personal testimonies of
patients, family members, and caregivers to create a poignant and
gripping series of books on this misunderstood and often
devastating disorder.
This book reveals the wide range of emotions, challenges and
triumphs experienced by those who work with epilepsy patients and
their families. The book also records the profound, uplifting and
often heartbreaking experiences of practitioners with seizures who
have come to understand, firsthand, the perspective of patients
with epilepsy. ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Brainstorms series, one
of the world's leading authorities on epilepsy, Dr Steven C.
Schachter, has gathered together the personal testimonies of
patients, family members, and caregivers to create a poignant and
gripping series of books on this misunderstood and often
devastating disorder.
This enlightening book presents the firsthand personal accounts of
children with seizure disorders and their parents. In their own
words, they vividly describe the experiences of handling the crisis
of the first seizure, adjusting to the diagnosis of epilepsy,
coping with seizures, managing medications and side effects, and
dealing with health care providers, teachers, schoolmates,
siblings, and friends. The accounts reveal the terror, uncertainty
and frustration felt by children and parents after a diagnosis of
epilepsy, and document the ongoing trials, tribulations and
triumphs of coping with seizures, medication schedules and side
effects, health care providers and hospitals, schoolmates,
siblings, relatives and friends. These accounts provide realistic
insights into the myriad issues encountered in living with
childhood epilepsy. The book also includes a straightforward
medical discussion of childhood seizures, written in layperson's
terms; a glossary of medical terms; and a guide for schoolteachers
and parents written by the Executive Director of the Epilepsy
Association of Massachusetts. Appendices provide a directory of
Epilepsy Foundation of America affiliates; a list of recommended
books, publications and videotapes, and information about the
Epilepsy Foundation of America's Winning Kids program. ABOUT THE
SERIES: With the Brainstorms series, one of the world's leading
authorities on epilepsy, Dr Steven C. Schachter, has gathered
together the personal testimonies of patients, family members, and
caregivers to create a poignant and gripping series of books on
this misunderstood and often devastating disorder.
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) can cause blackouts,
collapses, involuntary movements, loss of memory and have major
impact on quality of life. Whereas epilepsy is caused by abnormal
electrical activity in the brain, PNES are psychological-based
responses to triggers inside or outside the body that are perceived
as threatening by the person affected. PNES are poorly understood
by the medical community. It is common for doctors to struggle to
explain this diagnosis, which can leave their patients frustrated
and confused. Often people are told that their PNES are caused by
"stress" and sent away with no further support or advice. It is no
wonder that those affected feel isolated, abandoned and hopeless
about living with the condition. In Our Words: Personal Accounts of
Living with Non-Epileptic Seizures shows those diagnosed with PNES
that they are not alone, and how others have courageously managed
to come to terms with their seizures. These heartfelt personal
accounts will also allow family, friends, healthcare providers and
researchers to gain more understanding of the condition and work to
provide a better quality of life to those living with PNES.
Epilepsy afflicts more than two million people in the United States
and over 50 million people globally. This issue of Neurologic
Clinics contains the following articles on this condition: Sudden
Unexplained Death in Epilepsy; Approaches to Seizure Prediction;
Localizing Seizure Onset; Concomitant Mood Disorders; Advances in
the Genetics of Epilepsy; Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures;
Selection of AEDs; Indentification of Refractory Epilepsy;
Therapeutic Brain Stimulation in Epilepsy; AED Tertogneiticity;
Hormonal Aspects of Epilepsy; Epilepsy and Radiosurgery; Epilepsy
and Cognition; and Determinants of Quality of Life in Epilepsy.
Visions: The Inspirational Journeys of Epilepsy Advocates contains
the stories of 50 people who have answered the call to advocate on
behalf of those with epilepsy. They are people with epilepsy or
members of their community, motivated to make a positive impact
through education and awareness, empowerment, fundraising,
healthcare and research, and organizational advocacy. Shining a
light on well-known issues as well as rare forms of epilepsy and
SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), these advocates depict
their journeys through both prose and photographs. Along with
stories that depict the advocates' journeys, photographs show these
advocates and their work in action. Visions: The Inspirational
Journeys of Epilepsy Advocates empowers people affected by epilepsy
and inspires continued advocacy for what has been a misunderstood
and underfunded neurological disorder.
To an outside observer, Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)
look like epileptic seizures. The manifestations of PNES include
collapses, impaired consciousness, and seizure-related injuries.
However, unlike epileptic seizures, which are the result of
abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, most PNES are an
automatic psychological response to a trigger perceived as
threatening. Not least because the changes in the brain that
underpin PNES cannot be visualised easily with clinical tests (such
as the EEG), there are many uncertainties and controversies
surrounding the condition. Patients often provoke a mixture of
emotions in healthcare professionals. In the authors' previous
book, In Our Words: Personal Accounts of Living with Non-Epileptic
Seizures, over 100 individuals with PNES and their family wrote
about their experiences with the condition. While some had positive
care experiences, many were left feeling confused, angry, and
abandoned by the clinicians they had encountered. Non-Epileptic
Seizures in Our Experience: Accounts of Health Care Professionals
complements the authors' previous book by presenting the
perspectives of over 90 members of different healthcare professions
from around the world. The anonymous publication format has enabled
many not only to share success stories but also to be open about
difficulties and failures. This volume will be an invaluable
resource for both highly experienced professionals as well as
relative novice and those experiencing PNES. This book will
challenge negative attitudes surrounding the condition, improve
understanding between healthcare professionals and patients, and -
ultimately - advance the quality of care provided for those with
PNES.
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to epilepsy compares
and contrasts scientific knowledge, clinical experience and social
consciousness between Western and non-Western cultures, enhancing
transcultural understanding and providing a paradigm for an
integrative, truly global health policy for this disorder. Topics
covered include pharmacological and non-pharmacological management
of epilepsy; care models and traditional medical systems; service
organization in resource-limited countries; cultural perspectives
on consequences of epilepsy; social, anthropological, economic,
political, and spiritual issues related to living with epilepsy;
infectious and non-infectious causes and risk-factors;
region-specific syndromes. Uniquely drawing attention to both a
medical perspective and the burden of living with epilepsy, this is
a must-have reference work for epileptologists, neurologists,
epidemiologists, medical policymakers and health administrators in
both the developed and developing world.
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