Navigating Life with Epilepsy

Table of Contents ; About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book Series ; Preface ; I. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who will appear throughout the book] ; II. What is epilepsy? ; a. General introduction and definitions ; b. Seizure types ; c. Epilepsy classification ; III. How and why do seizures occur? ; IV. Who develops epilepsy? ; V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsy ; a. A visit with the neurologist ; i. A first seizure ; ii. An established diagnosis ; b. Testing ; i. EEG ; ii. Brain imaging ; iii. Specialized testing ; VI. Treatment of epilepsy ; a. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aid ; b. Antiepileptic Medications ; i. Choice of medication ; ii. Adverse effects ; c. Epilepsy surgery ; d. Medical devices to treat epilepsy ; e. Complementary and alternative medicine ; f. Treatment in special populations ; i. Adolescents ; ii. Women ; iii. Older adults ; VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsy ; a. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues, relationships] ; b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and more ; c. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) ; d. Making your clinic visit successful ; VIII. The future of epilepsy care ; Glossary ; Resources/Appendices/ Index

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