PPT-Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

PYSC 4080 By Misha Nili Contents Definitions History Seizure Stages Classification Mechanisms of Action Neurotransmission Genetics Neuroanatomy Neurodevelopment Treatments Cuttlefish httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvl1T4ZgkCuiM. Joyce Estes RN, MSN. . Objectives. By the end of this module, the student will be able to:. Explain what a seizure is and the incidence of patients who have seizures.. Differentiate between seizures and epilepsy.. Presenter: Dr. . Shravan. Kumar. Moderator: Prof. R. K. Gaur. INTRODUCTION. Clinicians have recognized the association of epilepsy with . psychiatric disorders . since . antiquity.. . At . the turn of the 19th century, . . . of. . Neurology. , . Mediacal. . F. aculty. UPJŠ. Epileptic seizure: acute. Epilepsy. Status epilepticus. 1 YEAR. Epileptic. . seizure. Seizure. - . symptom. , . represents. . the. . clinical. Dr. Pushpa Raj Sharma FCPS. Professor of Child Health. Institute of Medicine. Definitions. Seizure:. A sudden, involuntary, time-limited alteration in behavior, motor activity, autonomic function, consciousness, or sensation, accompanied by an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Christos . Lambrakis. M.D.. 1. September 20. th. , 2014. How is Epilepsy Diagnosed. Recognizing Types of Seizures. a. nd . Imitators of Epilepsy. 2. . 3. Brain. *Weight: 3 . lbs. *Made of 75% water. What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. VERVIEW. Definition. Classification of seizure.. Types of seizure:. Focal seizure. Generalized seizure.. Etiopathogenesis.. Approach to a patient of seizure.. Anti-epileptic drug therapy.. Differential diagnosis of seizure.. Executive Medical Director – Neurosciences. Boys Town National Research Hospital. What is a Seizure?. A “storm in the brain”. Abnormal, synchronized electrical activity, changing a child’s movements, alertness, or sensation. 89 Is a sudden involuntary alteration in perception or behavior caused by an abnormal synchronized discharge of cortical neurons.. . note; a seizure is a symptom and not a disease.. Epilepsy:. is a medical disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.. Sarah Durica, . M.D.. Assistant Professor. Department of Neurology. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. EXPERIMENTAL OR OFF-LABEL . DRUG/THERAPY/DEVICE DISCLOSURE. I . will be discussing . One size does not fit all . Drug resistant epilepsy: what is it and how does it impact you and your patients?. Drug resistant epilepsy vs . Pseudoresistance. : . the importance of ruling it out. Drug resistant epilepsy . M.V.Sc Scholar. Bihar Veterinary College. B.A.S.U. Patna. VCM-604. What is Epilepsy-. It is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.. Dr . Jeevan. . Silwal. MD,DNB,FIPN. Pediatric Neurologist. Siliguri. . . SEIZURES: . A seizure is defined as:. “Transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.”.