Authors:Peter W. Kaplan, Peter W. Kaplan, Frank W. Drislane,
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Keywords: epilepticus, status, nonconvulsive
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2008-10-31
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 1933864109
ISBN-13: 9781933864105

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, elect