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Issues in Patients With Severe Epilepsy

Issues in Patients With Severe Epilepsy. Program Goal. Disclaimer. Defining Severe Epilepsy. The Challenges of Severe Epilepsy. “Severe” May Be in the Eye of the Beholder. Diagnosis. Right Seizure Type -- Wrong Syndrome. Reviewing the Case. Reviewing the Case (cont).

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Issues in Patients With Severe Epilepsy

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  1. Issues in Patients With Severe Epilepsy

  2. Program Goal

  3. Disclaimer

  4. Defining Severe Epilepsy

  5. The Challenges of Severe Epilepsy

  6. “Severe” May Be in the Eye of the Beholder

  7. Diagnosis

  8. Right Seizure Type -- Wrong Syndrome

  9. Reviewing the Case

  10. Reviewing the Case (cont)

  11. A Rational Approach to Treatment

  12. Seizure Diaries Are Often Valuable

  13. Addressing Frustration

  14. Case Example

  15. Right Diagnosis – Wrong Drug?

  16. Rescue Plans

  17. Managing Adverse Effects

  18. Beyond Medication

  19. The Surgical Option

  20. The Broader Context

  21. Summary and Key Points

  22. Abbreviations

  23. References

  24. References (cont)

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