{"product_id":"handbook-of-epilepsy-treatment-isbn-9781405198189","title":"Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment","description":"\u003cb\u003eMake your way through the epilepsy maze\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy is a complex neurological condition. There are many modern treatment options, and treatment should nowadays be tailored to an individual patient. But identification of the best therapy can be a labyrinthine process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e provides a practical pathfinder for treating epilepsy based on published evidence and the author’s 30 years of specialist clinical experience. Direct in style but comprehensive in content, with ample tables and summaries, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment of the different forms and causes of epilepsy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment in the different commonly encountered clinical situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment in children, in adults, in the elderly, in women, in epilepsy syndromes and in those with special needs and requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpilepsy drugs – their pharmacology, kinetics, side effects, effectiveness and practical usage in the clinic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpilepsy surgery – the various types, the indications, assessment and outcome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA succinct pharmacopeia summarizes the entire range of anti-epileptic medications with emphasis on effective prescribing in the clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e will help you and your patient find the best path to control epilepsy for each individual’s situation.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface to the Third Edition.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Definitions and Epidemiology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency and population features of epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Seizure Type and Anatomical Location of Seizures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizure type.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifi cation of partial seizures by anatomical site of seizure onset.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Epilepsy Syndromes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eILAE Classifi cation of the Epilepsies and Epilepsy Syndromes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe epilepsy syndromes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Causes of Epilepsy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdiopathic epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptomatic epilepsy of genetic or congenital origin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptomatic epilepsy due to acquired causes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvoked seizures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Principles of Treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy treat epilepsy? The aims of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks of epilepsy and its treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoice of antiepileptic drug therapy based on seizure type.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of specifi c epilepsy syndromes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of treatment of newly diagnosed patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of treatment of patients with established active epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of patients with epilepsy in remission.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychiatric disorders in epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife-threatening idiosyncratic reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplementary and alternative therapy in epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic counselling in epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Treatment of Epilepsy in Specifi c Groups.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of epilepsy in children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of epilepsy in patients with additional handicaps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy in elderly people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of epilepsy in women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Pharmacokinetic Principles of Antiepileptic Drug Treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug elimination (metabolism and excretion).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood level measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Antiepileptic Drugs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbamazepine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClobazam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClonazepam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEslicarbazepine acetate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthosuximide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGabapentin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLacosamide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLamotrigine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevetiracetam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOxcarbazepine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhenobarbital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhenytoin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregabalin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimidone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRufi namide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiagabine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopiramate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValproate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVigabatrin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZonisamide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcetazolamide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenzodiazepines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorticosteroids and ACTH.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFelbamate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePiracetam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStiripentol.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Emergency Treatment of Epilepsy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to deal with a seizure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatus epilepticus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs used in status epilepticus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Surgical Therapy of Epilepsy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresurgical assessment – general points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery in epilepsy arising in the mesial temporal lobe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery in epilepsy arising in extratemporal regions and the temporal neocortex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCortical dysplasia (malformations of cortical development).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery where no lesion is apparent on neuroimaging ('MRI-negative cases')\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemispherectomy, hemispherotomy and other large resections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorpus callosectomy (corpus callosum section, corpus callosotomy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple subpial transection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVagal nerve stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther functional surgical procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe organization of epilepsy surgery care: the epilepsy surgery centre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacopoeia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – indications in epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – dose, average adult values.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – dose, interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – dose, in children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – summary of side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – summary of metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – summary of pharmacokinetic values (typical adult values).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiepileptic drugs – modes of action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment is truly what the title promises: a very practice-oriented and useful handbook about the treatment of epilepsy. The updated edition is helpful for residents, fellows, general practitioners, and epileptologists alike.\" (Epilepsy \u0026amp; Behavior, 2 March 2011)  \u003cp\u003e\"However, because antiepileptic drugs are frequently used off-label owing to difficulty in designing drug trials that meet Food and Drug Administration criteria for new indications, clinicians with familiarity in epilepsy treatment are likely to find the text and the insight of a seasoned practitioner a worthwhile addition to their libraries.\" (The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 1 April 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Shorvon (neurology, U. College London, UK) presents a comprehensive yet concise text for neurologists on the various treatments of epilepsy, both medical and surgical and in adults and children.\" (Booknews, 1 February 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment is truly what the title promises: a very practice-oriented and useful handbook about the treatment of epilepsy. The updated edition is helpful for residents, fellows, general practitioners, and epileptologists alike.\" (Elsevier, 2 March 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very clearly written and nicely produced book, which is one of the best medium sized books on epilepsy currently available. I've no doubt that there will be demand for a 4th edition in a few years time.\" (Encephalitis Society, 1 April 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment provides a practical pathfinder for treating epilepsy based on published evidence and the authors 30 years of specialist clinical experience\". (HPC Market Watch, 19 January 2011)Reviews of previous editions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This delightful new handbook...is excellent, well written, and practical...by one of the leading figures in clinical epilepsy today...This stylishly written book serves its purpose admirably. It is a superb handbook that will be of immediate value as a reference or review on the treatment of epilepsy for the general neurologist as well as for the experienced epileptologist\" (\u003ci\u003eAnnals of Neurology\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...an excellent didactic tool and a very important hands-on text for all people involved in the care of epileptic patient. The factual information is easy to access, given the numerous tables that summarize the various sections, the comprehensive tabulation of data available, and the pharmacopeia appendix\" (\u003ci\u003eChild’s Nervous System\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSimon Shorvon\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, Professor of Neurology, Institute of Neurology, University College London, Queen Square, London, UK.  \u003cb\u003eMake your way through the epilepsy maze\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy is a complex neurological condition. There are many modern treatment options, and treatment should nowadays be tailored to an individual patient. But identification of the best therapy can be a labyrinthine process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e provides a practical pathfinder for treating epilepsy based on published evidence and the author's 30 years of specialist clinical experience. Direct in style but comprehensive in content, with ample tables and summaries, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment of the different forms and causes of epilepsy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment in the different commonly encountered clinical situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment in children, in adults, in the elderly, in women, in epilepsy syndromes and in those with special needs and requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpilepsy drugs – their pharmacology, kinetics, side effects, effectiveness and practical usage in the clinic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpilepsy surgery – the various types, the indications, assessment and outcome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA succinct pharmacopeia summarizes the entire range of anti-epileptic medications with emphasis on effective prescribing in the clinical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Epilepsy Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e will help you and your patient find the best path to control epilepsy for each individual's situation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989330706661,"sku":"NP9781405198189","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405198189.jpg?v=1761783695","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/handbook-of-epilepsy-treatment-isbn-9781405198189","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}