Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

Kaplan, Peter W. MB, FRCP

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Demos Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:	1-933864-10-9 (1933864109)
ISBN-13:	978-1-933864-10-5 (9781933864105)
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	11/08
Weight:	1.63 Lbs.
Pages:	303
Carton Quantity:	22
Subject Class:	NEU (Neurology and Neuroscience)
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nervous Sys
Subject Definition:	Status Epilepticus
NLM Class:	WL 385
LC Class:	RC372
Abstract:	An under-recognized condition that can potentially cause brain damage and even death, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important clinical problem, occurring in about 25% of status epilepsy cases. Despite this prevalence, Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus is the first comprehensive clinical text to cover its diagnosis and management. The book progresses logically, beginning with chapters discussing the history and classification of NCSE, reflecting a contemporary understanding of developmental, syndromic, and clinical aspects. Following chapters discuss relevant epidemiology, electrophysiology, imaging and pathophysiology of NCSE, with supplementary sections devoted to psychiatric and behavioral aspects of NCSE and to the different diagnostic considerations of its frequently unusual behavioral presentations.