The treatment of epilepsy
Subtitle: principles and practice.
Contributors: Wyllie, Elaine.; Gupta, Ajay, 1965-; Lachhwani, Deepak K.
Edition: 4th ed. / editor-in-chief, Elaine Wyllie ; associate editors, Ajay Gupta, Deepak K. Lachhwani.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1180
Subjects: Epilepsy; Epilepsy -- therapy; Epilepsy -- diagnosis
Description: Thoroughly updated, this book is a comprehensive single-volume clinical reference on the epilepsies. In one convenient source, the book provides a broad, detailed, and cohesive overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options, bringing together the most vital work in the neurosciences, genetics, electroencephalography, pediatric and adult neurology, neuropharmacology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. This edition includes a new chapter on the pharmacogenetics of antiepileptic medications, complete information on new drugs, and current guidelines for use of older drugs. Other chapters present fresh new material on epilepsy surgery and neuroimaging.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.