Pocket Guide To Epilepsies & Their Treatment

Dr Panayiotopoulos is internationally respected for his work in the diagnosis of epilepsies and their treatment; his fame in this field is demonstrated by a syndrome named after him. His earlier work: 'A Clinical Guide to Epileptic Syndromes and Their Treatment' quickly became recognised as the standard reference work on the categorization of epileptic disorders. Such was the success of this work that demand for a more concise on the spot guide was requested, to assist all those working in the field of epileptic disorders. This book describes over 70 of the most common epileptic syndromes; providing a didactic guide for trainees and clinicians. Each entry is dealt with in a single page and follows a set template, describing: incidence, age at onset, aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures and so on. The result is an indispensable vade mecum, which will welcomed by all clinicians at whatever stage of their career who are involved in the diagnosis and immediate management of epileptic disorders. Internationally respected author. Builds on the success of 'The Clinical Guide to Epileptic Syndromes' Fills a significant gap in the market for a concise unambiguous reference text.