A practical resource for all those working with epilepsy patients

The revised second edition of Epilepsy brings together the latest research, methods and best-practice guidelines to create a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of this complex neurological disorder. Covering all clinical features associated with epilepsy, it provides practical guidance on issues encountered in everyday practice, as well addressing the condition's underlying causes and the various strategies through which it can be mitigated and controlled. Topics covered by the book's wide-ranging chapters include pharmacological interaction and adverse effects, alternative therapies, patient experience, epilepsy in pregnant patients, and more.

In addition, the second edition of Epilepsy contains brand-new material on:

• Stereotactic electroencephalography
• Chronic intracranial electronic stimulation for management of DRE
• Gene mutations and epilepsy
• Functional connectivity and network hypothesis of epilepsy
• Laser ablation therapy
• Quantitative MRI neuroimaging
• Neuropsychology devices for epilepsy

Assembled by a global team of experts and seasoned practitioners, Epilepsy is an indispensable tool for all those working in the field today.