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Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations

Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations. Program Goal. Incidence of Epilepsy by Age. Incidence of Neurological Disorders a. Causes of Seizure in Elderly Patients. Presentation of Seizures in the Elderly. Diagnosis of Seizures in the Elderly. Common Comorbidities.

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Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations

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  1. Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations

  2. Program Goal

  3. Incidence of Epilepsy by Age

  4. Incidence of Neurological Disordersa

  5. Causes of Seizure in Elderly Patients

  6. Presentation of Seizures in the Elderly

  7. Diagnosis of Seizures in the Elderly

  8. Common Comorbidities

  9. Treatment Goals

  10. Treatment Considerations

  11. Drug Metabolism

  12. Patient Management Strategies

  13. Drug Choices: Newer Is Not Necessarily Better

  14. Level Thinking

  15. Is It Possible to Withdraw Drug Therapy?

  16. Additional Strategies

  17. Drugs That May Lower Seizure Threshold

  18. Summary and Key Points

  19. Abbreviations

  20. References

  21. References (cont)

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