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Epilepsy [E-Book]

By:

Shorvon, S. D. (Simon D.)

Series: Oxford neurology libraryPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (x, 171 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780191575761
0191575763

Subject(s):

Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Definition and frequency of epilepsy; 2 Clinical forms of epilepsy; 3 The causes of epilepsy; 4 The differential diagnosis and investigation of epilepsy; 5 Principles of treatment of epilepsy; 6 Antiepileptic drugs; 7 Epilepsy surgery; 8 Emergency treatment of epileptic seizures; 9 Social and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z.

Summary: Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a clear and concisemanner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in ch.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

Epilepsy is a common condition, and approximately 3% of the general population will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. The average GP in the UK will have responsibility for about 10 patients with active epilepsy, and about 10-20% of all neurological and paediatric consultations are concerned with epilepsy. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook is intended to serve as a practical guide for the busy clinician and to summarise, in a clear and concisemanner, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations and management of this condition, in ch.

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