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Epilepsy 2011 Section Eight: Special groups

Chapter 41: Epilepsy and learning disability

M. Kerr

In this chapter:

  • Definition
  • Epidemiology
  • Assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

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Chapter 42: Epilepsy in adolescence

F.M.C. Besag

In this chapter:

  • Management dilemmas
  • Diagnosis
  • Investigation
  • Treatment

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Chapter 43: Epilepsy and seizures in geriatric practice

J.W. Sander

In this chapter:

  • Epidemiology
  • Aetiology and risk factors
  • Seizure types and syndrome classification
  • Diagnostic pitfalls
  • Prognosis in elderly with seizures and epilepsy
  • Management
  • Which AED?

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Chapter 44: Epilepsy and women

J.J. Craig

In this chapter:

  • AEDs and appearance
  • Female hormones and seizure control
  • Fertility
  • Contraception
  • Pregnancy
  • The effects of epilepsy and AEDs on pregnancy
  • The effects of pregnancy on AEDs and seizure control
  • The effects of epilepsy and in particular seizures on the developing embryo/fetus
  • The effects of AEDs on the developing fetus/embryo
  • Management of labour and postpartum management of mother and child
  • Epilepsy and the menopause

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