E-Book Overview
Epilepsy A-Z is a unique compendium that provides a bullet of epilepsy-related information that is ideal for quick and easy reference. It is essential for busy practitioners who want the essence of terms and topics relevant to patient care and seizures. Physicians can quickly find answers to clinical questions, access important drug information, or understand the newest treatments and innovations for managing the most complex epilepsy patients with this concise yet comprehensive resource. Key points are summarized with current references and applicable graphics to give the reader an immediate and direct presentation that makes A-Z a must-have for the busy clinician. Special features of this thoroughly revised and significantly expanded edition include: - Current as well as condensed comprehensive discussion in all areas of clinical epilepsy
- A to Z dictionary format -provides a quick way to arrive at the terminology or topic of interest; relevant
- Pearls and summaries throughout the book- demystify and clarify where comprehensive textbooks can t
- Newer techniques complete with graphics- assist clinicians taking care of even the most complex epilepsy patients
- Key references summarized- provide impact for the reader and quick access to related articles
E-Book Content
S ECOND ED I T I ON Epilepsy A CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA WILLIAM O. TATUM, IV PETER W. KAPLAN PIERRE JALLON to Epilepsy to A Z Epilepsy to A Z A Concise Encyclopedia Second Edition William O. Tatum IV, DO Section Chief Department of Neurology Tampa General Hospital Clinical Professor Department of Neurology University of South Florida Tampa, Florida Peter W. Kaplan, MB, FRCP Director, Epilepsy and EEG Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Professor Department of Neurology Johns Hopkins Univers