Epilepsy Topics

Mark D. Holmes

ISBN 10: 9535116304 / ISBN 13: 9789535116301

Published by Intechopen Jul 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -An international group of recognised experts has contributed to this volume to discuss a variety of topics on epilepsy. The subject matter is diverse, including new concepts in brain circuitry involved in seizure generation, a discussion on reflex epilepsy, reviews and updates on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the role of EEG in epilepsy evaluation, the novel possibility of employing scalp EEG for seizure prediction, the roles of vagus nerve stimulation and other neuromodulatory therapies, non-epileptic seizures, and, no less important, some of the psychosocial issues that confront the patient and his or her family. This volume is not a comprehensive overview of the entire field of epilepsy, but each discussion is focused and will be valuable to both investigators and practitioners. 272 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Epilepsy Topics
• Publisher: Intechopen Jul 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9535116304
• ISBN 13: 9789535116301
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 23D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 803 grams

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An international group of recognised experts has contributed to this volume to discuss a variety of topics on epilepsy. The subject matter is diverse, including new concepts in brain circuitry involved in seizure generation, a discussion on reflex epilepsy, reviews and updates on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the role of EEG in epilepsy evaluation, the novel possibility of employing scalp EEG for seizure prediction, the roles of vagus nerve stimulation and other neuromodulatory therapies, non-epileptic seizures, and, no less important, some of the psychosocial issues that confront the patient and his or her family. This volume is not a comprehensive overview of the entire field of epilepsy, but each discussion is focused and will be valuable to both investigators and practitioners.