A Practical Guide to Seizure Disorders in Dogs and Cats (Paperback)

Luisa De Risio

ISBN 10: 1957260122 / ISBN 13: 9781957260129

Published by Edra Publishing US LLC, 2022

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Paperback. Seizure disorders are common in small animal practice. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based resource to assist in the successful management of recurrent seizures in dogs and cats. The books format is designed to present a logical, clinically relevant approach to a seizure patient, with detailed information on the broad range of topics involved in the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders. The clinical and diagnostic approach to the seizure patient is discussed in depth, with dedicated chapters on idiopathic epilepsy in dogs, the genetics of epilepsy, feline epilepsy, quality of life, advanced imaging and electroencephalography. The book also provides a comprehensive review of epilepsy treatment, including a discussion of general treatment guidelines and pharmacological principles, as well as more focused information on antiseizure drugs used in small animal practice, adjunctive therapies for drug-resistant epilepsy, and the management of cluster seizures and status epilepticus in dogs and cats. Algorithms are included throughout the book and each chapter contains a summary of key points, providing easy access to information to support clinical decision making and patient care. In addition, by scanning the QR codes in the book or going to , the reader will be able to access videos that complement the material provided in the book. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Seizure Disorders in Dogs and Cats (Paperback)
• Publisher: Edra Publishing US LLC
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1957260122
• ISBN 13: 9781957260129
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based resource to assist in the successful management of recurrent seizures in dogs and cats. The book’s format is designed to present a logical, clinically relevant approach to a seizure patient, with detailed information on the broad range of topics involved in the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders.

About the Author

Luisa De Risio DVM (Hons), PhD, PGCert Vet Ed, FHEA, Dipl. ECVN, FRCVS, RCVS and EBVSŪ European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology Luisa De Risio is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN), Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), RCVS and EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and ECVN Secretary. She is one of the founding members of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force (IVETF), the Chair of the IVETF diagnosis working group and co-chair of the IVETF treatment working group. Luisa has coauthored a textbook on canine and feline epilepsy, contributed chapters to other veterinary books, published widely in peer-reviewed journals and lectured at numerous continuing education and scientific meetings. She has worked at the Animal Health Trust (2005–2019) as Head of Neurology/Neurosurgery and Head of Clinical Research and joined Linnaeus Veterinary limited, UK, in 2020 as Clinical Research & Excellence Director. Luisa has been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Education by the Royal Veterinary College, she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Honorary Professor in Veterinary Neurology at Nottingham Trent University.