PPT-Seizure and Epilepsy: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Providers

Sarah Durica MD Assistant Professor Department of Neurology The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center EXPERIMENTAL OR OFFLABEL DRUGTHERAPYDEVICE DISCLOSURE I will be discussing . PYSC 4080. By: Misha Nili. Contents. Definitions. History. Seizure Stages. Classification. Mechanisms of Action. Neurotransmission. Genetics. Neuroanatomy. Neurodevelopment. Treatments. Cuttlefish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1T4ZgkCuiM. PRESENTED BY. GERRY BROPHY. Training in Care Solutions. The brain is made up of billions of neurons, or nerve cells. These are the electrically charged units that, as they communicate with each other, organize electrical energy to make the brain work.. at Queen’s Park. October 27, 2015. 15 . epilepsy agencies across Ontario represent nearly 90,000 people living with epilepsy. . Epilepsy agencies provide direct support to a sub-set of individuals and families living with epilepsy.. Not all the persons who suffers seizures are considered to have epilepsy.. Diagnosis of epilepsy is applied to only those patients whose seizures are generated by their own chromic brain dysfunction. . . . of. . Neurology. , . Mediacal. . F. aculty. UPJŠ. Epileptic seizure: acute. Epilepsy. Status epilepticus. 1 YEAR. Epileptic. . seizure. Seizure. - . symptom. , . represents. . the. . clinical. 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.. 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.. October 27, 2015. 15 . epilepsy agencies across Ontario represent nearly 90,000 people living with epilepsy. . Epilepsy agencies provide direct support to a sub-set of individuals and families living with epilepsy.. 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.”.