Epilepsy--diagnosis and therapy
Medici, V.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique 50(11): 755-760
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-5930 PMID: 8191380 Document Number: 412864
Epilepsy is a common condition with an overall point prevalence of 1%. For the diagnosis the recording of family/personal history and a seizure description from an observer are most important. The indications and the treatment with antiepileptic drugs, the management of status epilepticus and the possibility of surgical operation are discussed. The great importance of a regular lifestyle and good compliance is pointed out.
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