Understanding Epilepsy: A Study Guide for the Boards by Vibhangini S. Wasade (En

Description: Understanding Epilepsy by Vibhangini S. Wasade, Marianna V. Spanaki An up-to-date, comprehensive summary of diagnosing and managing epilepsy. The books methodical approach and accessible format makes it ideal for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification. It covers mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written by experts in the field, this book offers an up-to-date and systematic approach to understanding epilepsy. It focuses on advanced tools and therapies in diagnosis and management, and comprehensively yet simply covers the content of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification. Five sections comprise the main text: mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Pathophysiology and pathology of epilepsies are covered, as well as classification of seizures and epilepsies, electro-clinical syndromes, non-epileptic spells, and status epilepticus. Contributors also discuss diagnostic tools such as scalp and intracranial EEG, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological tests, in addition to the management of epilepsy and associated concerns, including anti-seizure drugs, surgical and stimulation therapies, gender issues, comorbidities, and psychosocial aspects. Tables, high-quality pathology, radiology and clinical images, and EEG illustrations aid readers in understanding content. A valuable book for medical trainees, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses and EEG technologists, and essential certification preparation. Author Biography Vibhangini S. Wasade is Director of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Associate Program Director (EEG track) of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Marianna V. Spanaki is Director of the Henry Ford Epilepsy Program and Associate Professor of Neurology, Wayne State University, Detroit. Table of Contents 1. Pathophysiology of epilepsy Kenneth Jenrow and Kost Elisevich; 2. Physiologic basis of epileptic EEG patterns L. John Greenfield, Jr and Sang-Hun Lee; 3. Pathology of the epilepsies Kamal Shouman and William J. Kupsky; 4. Classifications of seizures and epilepsies Anthony L. Fine, Elaine C. Wirrell and Katherine C. Nickels; 5. Electro-clinical syndromes and epilepsies in the neonatal period, infancy and childhood Jules E. C. Constantinou; 6. Familial electro-clinical syndromes and epilepsies in adolescence to adult Elie Abdelnour, Monisha Sachdev and Mohamad Mikati; 7. Distinctive constellations and other epilepsies Ashley E. Thomas, Wolfgang G. Muhlhofer and Jerzy P. Szaflarski; 8. Seizures not diagnosed as epilepsy Michael DiSano, Elia Pestana-Knight and Ajay Gupta; 9. Non-epileptic spells Selim Benbadis and Tasleema Khan; 10. Status epilepticus Chandan B. Mehta, Paul Brady and Shailaja Gaddam; 11. EEG instrumentation and basics Amit Ray and Naoum P. Issa; 12. Normal electroencephalography Aatif Husain; 13. Ictal and interictal epileptiform EEG patterns Alma Yum and Vladimir Shvarts; 14. Neonatal and pediatric electroencephalogram Basanagoud Mudigoudar, Stephen Fulton, Sarah Weatherspoon and James W. Wheless; 15. Scalp video-EEG monitoring Maria Stefanidou; 16. Intracranial EEG monitoring Marc R. Nuwer, Dawn Eliashiv and John Stern; 17. Neuroimaging in epilepsy Andrew Zillgitt; 18. The role of neuropsychology in epilepsy surgery Brent A. Funk and Dana R. Connor; 19. Principles of anti-seizure drug management Georgia Montouris; 20. Gender issues in epilepsy Patricia E. Penovich; 21. Antiseizure drugs Sidrah Mahmud and Richard H. Mattson; 22. Surgical therapies for epilepsy Rushna Ali and Ellen L. Air; 23. Stimulation therapies for epilepsy David King-Stephens and Peter Weber; 24. Practical and psychosocial considerations in epilepsy management Russell A. Derry; 25. Comorbidities with epilepsy Ramon Edmundo D. Bautista, Shannon M. LaBoy, Imran Farooqui and Samuel S. Giles; 26. System-based issues in epilepsy Yeeck Sim and David M. Labiner. Promotional A comprehensive, accessible synthesis of current information on epilepsy for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification. Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive, accessible synthesis of current information on epilepsy for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification. Description for Bookstore An up-to-date, comprehensive summary of diagnosing and managing epilepsy. The books methodical approach and accessible format makes it ideal for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification. It covers mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Description for Library An up-to-date, comprehensive summary of diagnosing and managing epilepsy. The books methodical approach and accessible format makes it ideal for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification. It covers mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Details ISBN1108718906 Pages 483 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 1108718906 ISBN-13 9781108718905 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Study Guide for the Boards Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Marianna V. Spanaki Affiliation Wayne State University, Michigan DEWEY 616.853 Publication Date 2019-11-21 Short Title Understanding Epilepsy Language English UK Release Date 2019-11-21 AU Release Date 2019-11-21 NZ Release Date 2019-11-21 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 92 Halftones, color; 92 Halftones, black and white; 73 Line drawings, color; 73 Line drawings, black and white Author Marianna V. Spanaki Alternative 9781108754200 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:150727823;

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