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Part I: Medical Aspects of Epilepsy
(This section takes approximately 1 1/2 days)
Why understanding epilepsy is essential.
How you can take control of epilepsy.
An explanation of what epilepsy is
What happens in the brain during seizures?
Understanding different types of seizures - this is critical
No longer the last to know: a videotape of different seizures
Seizures and memory, Seizures you don’t know about
Having more than one seizure type, Status Epilepticus
What causes epilepsy? Why are some seizures not epilepsy?
The diagnosis of epilepsy
Getting the diagnosis right! Observing seizures.
The electroencephalogram (EEG), Intensive monitoring
Why doctors often don't find anything
MRI, CAT, PET & SPECT scans. Exciting new scans.
The latest discoveries about the causes of seizures
Getting the best seizure control possible
The medication treatment of epilepsy
Managing medications the RIGHT way
Nine new medications for seizures
Handout of medications, uses, side effects, warnings
What to do when medications don’t work
Side effects of anti-seizure medications
Recognizing toxicity - when you have too much
Blood Levels - when, why, what the numbers mean
Latest warnings, issues, & management approaches
Other treatments for epilepsy
Surgery, Vagus Nerve Stimulator, Diastat
Ketogenic Diet, Biofeedback, Other “cures”
New research into amazing 21st century treatments
Preventing things that trigger seizures
Becoming a full partner in doctor-patient care decisions
First-Aid for epilepsy
Procedures for each type of seizure, Emergencies
What will happen to me in the future?
Chances for complete seizure control
Does epilepsy go away?
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