PPT-The Role of EEG in the Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy

Stephen J Falchek MD I have no conflicts of interest to declare Objectives What is an EEG Why do we value them What are the benefits and limitations First Presumptions Brain and muscle are electrical organs. SLIME TEACHING. Dr Rochelle Velho . FY1. Overview. Epilepsy. Case Based Discussions. epilepsy . Seizure vs Epilepsy. LINK. Abnormal metabolic state. Other. LINK. Epidemiology. Common in LEDCs and MEDCs . By Laura Parker. Define an epileptic seizure, epilepsy and status . epilepticus. Name common causes and factors that may predispose an individual to epileptic seizures. Recognise the symptoms a patient may present with who has epilepsy. Gaetha Mills, RN, CNRN. 4. bed monitoring unit (with 4 additional beds being constructed). 5 epilepsy fellowship trained . Epileptologists. An. . epilepsy fellowship trained . Neurosurgeon. 4 epilepsy trained neuropsychologists. In 2005, a Task Force of the International League . Against Epilepsy . (ILAE) formulated conceptual definitions of “seizure. ” and . “epilepsy. ”. . The “two unprovoked seizure” definition of epilepsy . Nik. . Sanyal. FY2. Be able to define what a seizure is and what epilepsy is. Be able to define different types of epilepsy. Be able to establish a management plan involving investigations and medications.. Ingo Helbig, MD. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Disclosure. I have nothing to disclose.. Learning Objectives. Diagnostic work-up in suspected genetic epilepsies. Neonatal epileptic encephalopathy. 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. Melody Calla, PA-C. Physician Assistant. Department of Neurology. NorthShore. University . HealthSystem. Objectives. Describe and define different types of seizures. . Identify common causes of seizures. Patricia Dugan, . MD. Assistant Professor of Neurology. NYU . Langone. Medical Center. May . 5. , . 2012. Epilepsy is a common disorder. Estimated 2.2 million people with epilepsy in US (IOM report 2012). Aida M. . Salonga. , MD. Director and Professor. Institute of Child Health and Human Development. National Institutes of Health . University of the Philippines Manila. 1. Objectives. 2. To present the prevalence of Epilepsy in ASD. 1 Position Statement by the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions Authors: Sameer M Zuberi 1 , Elaine Wirrell 2 , Elissa Yozawitz 3 , Jo M Wilmshurst 4 , Nicola Specchio 5 , Kate Riney 6 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.. GET: Gene, . Epilepsy, Treatment. Designed & Developed by:. Ali A. Asadi-Pooya, M.D. ., Professor . of . Epileptology. Shiraz . University of Medical . Sciences, Shiraz. , . Iran. Thomas . Jefferson . Introduction to. . Epilepsy. Types . of. . seizure. Classification of. . AEDs. Structures of. . drugs. Synthesis of . some. . drugs. Management . of. . epilepsy. History of . AED. . therapy. Newer .