Table of Contents
About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book Series
Preface
I. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who
will appear throughout the book]
II. What is epilepsy?
a. General introduction and definitions
b. Seizure types
c. Epilepsy classification
III. How and why do seizures occur?
IV. Who develops epilepsy?
V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsy
a. A visit with the neurologist
i. A first seizure
ii. An established diagnosis
b. Testing
i. EEG
ii. Brain imaging
iii. Specialized testing
VI. Treatment of epilepsy
a. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aid
b. Antiepileptic Medications
i. Choice of medication
ii. Adverse effects
c. Epilepsy surgery
d. Medical devices to treat epilepsy
e. Complementary and alternative medicine
f. Treatment in special populations
i. Adolescents
ii. Women
iii. Older adults
VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsy
a. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues,
relationships]
b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and
more
c. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
d. Making your clinic visit successful
VIII. The future of epilepsy care
Glossary
Resources/Appendices/ Index
DAVID C. SPENCER, MD, FAAN is professor of neurology at Oregon
Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. He is
director of the OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and director of
the OHSU Epilepsy Fellowship Program. He has been involved in many
areas of neurology and epilepsy education, including serving as an
editor for the Neurology Patient Pages and on the editorial
advisory board of Neurology Now, the American Academy of
Neurology's
magazine for anyone interested in brain health. He has served on
education committees for the American Epilepsy Society and is a
member of the American Epilepsy Society and fellow of the American
Academy of
Neurology.
"As an epilepsy specialist, this book impressed; as a patient, it
will impress greatly. It is accessible yet comprehensive.
Practitioners and persons with epilepsy will appreciate having a
book that explains, in more detail than a typical office visit, so
much about epilepsy- from the basic physiology, syndromes,
diagnosis, treatment and life management. Treatment decisions and
options deserve, and get, several chapters: treatment is
complicated, ranging from
diets, to medication, to surgical interventions; all have quality
of life as the desired outcome. Patients and loved ones will
appreciate the tips on what may be in store at various stages,
including
information about first aid and preparing for clinic visits.
Readable, informative, from an acknowledged expert: a winning
combination and an easy recommendation." --Robert A. Gross MD, PhD,
FANA, FAAN, Professor of Neurology and of Pharmacology and
Physiology, University of Rochester Medical Center,
Editor-in-Chief, Neurology Journals
"The book Navigating Life with Epilepsy by Dr. David Spencer is a
practical advisor for people to epilepsy. In clear, non-medical
language it explains basic medical facts about seizures, tests and
treatments available. It explains that treatment is always a team
approach and also includes controversies. With the help of patient
stories medical facts are nicely illustrated. It informs about
women's issues, memory problems with epilepsy, alternative
treatment methods and much more. It is helpful for the day-to-day
life with epilepsy and discusses stigma that people with epilepsy
unfortunately still face. Books like this help to address the still
lingering
stigma, for which it is our society's responsibility to erase."
--Barbara C. Jobst, MD, Dr. med, FAAN; Professor of Neurology;
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Director
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Epilepsy Center; Section Chief, Department of
Neurology; Hanover, NH
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