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Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus - Hardcover

Kaplan MD, Peter W.; Drislane MD, Frank W.

 
9781933864105: Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1933864109 ISBN 13: 9781933864105
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

"The only comprehensive source of information on this frequently misdiagnosed problem, with information critical for physicians, ER and ICU doctors, and psychiatrists.

An under-recognized condition that can potentially cause brain damage and even death, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important clinical problem, occurring in about 25% of status epilepsy cases. Despite this prevalence, Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus is the first comprehensive clinical text to cover its diagnosis and management.

The book progresses logically, beginning with chapters discussing the history and classification of NCSE, reflecting a contemporary understanding of developmental, syndromic, and clinical aspects. Following chapters discuss relevant epidemiology, electrophysiology, imaging and pathophysiology of NCSE, with supplementary sections devoted to psychiatric and behavioral aspects of NCSE and to the different diagnostic considerations of its frequently unusual behavioral presentations.

Highlights include:

  • An emphasis on diagnosis, management, and all pertinent clinical issues
  • A heavily illustrated section on EEG interpretation in NCSE
  • Contributions by the foremost international experts on NCSE

    Throughout, the book maintains a practical focus on recognizing the key signs and symptoms of this subtly presented and clinically challenging condition. This multidisciplinary volume will provide physicians, ER and ICU doctors, and psychiatrists with a comprehensive source of information and opinion on nonconvulsive status epilepticus.

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    About the Authors

    Peter W. Kaplan, MD, is Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.



    Frank W. Drislane, MD, is Professor and Director of Inpatient Epilepsy and Consultative Services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.

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    Publisher
    Demos Medical Publishing
    Publication date
    2008
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    1933864109
    ISBN 13 
    9781933864105
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    316