Written by experts in the field, this book offers an up-to-date and systematic approach to understanding epilepsy. It focuses on advanced tools and therapies in diagnosis and management, and comprehensively yet simply covers the content of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification. Five sections comprise the main text: mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Pathophysiology and pathology of epilepsies are covered, as well as classification of seizures and epilepsies, electro-clinical syndromes, non-epileptic spells, and status epilepticus. Contributors also discuss diagnostic tools such as scalp and intracranial EEG, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological tests, in addition to the management of epilepsy and associated concerns, including anti-seizure drugs, surgical and stimulation therapies, gender issues, comorbidities, and psychosocial aspects. Tables, high-quality pathology, radiology and clinical images, and EEG illustrations aid readers in understanding content. A valuable book for medical trainees, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses and EEG technologists, and essential certification preparation.

- Covers topics that are the basis of the certification exam on epilepsy, thereby helping medical trainees and practitioners prepare for board certification
- High-quality EEG illustrations, pathology and clinical images, and tables ensure that the information is accessible in an easy-to-learn format
- Readers benefit by learning from top experts in the field of epilepsy

CONTENTS:
1. Pathophysiology of epilepsy
2. Physiologic basis of epileptic EEG patterns
3. Pathology of the epilepsies
4. Classifications of seizures and epilepsies
5. Electro-clinical syndromes and epilepsies in the neonatal period, infancy and childhood
6. Familial electro-clinical syndromes and epilepsies in adolescence to adult
7. Distinctive constellations and other epilepsies
8. Seizures not diagnosed as epilepsy
9. Non-epileptic spells
10. Status epilepticus
11. EEG instrumentation and basics
12. Normal electroencephalography
13. Ictal and interictal epileptiform EEG patterns
14. Neonatal and pediatric electroencephalogram
15. Scalp video-EEG monitoring
16. Intracranial EEG monitoring
17. Neuroimaging in epilepsy
18. The role of neuropsychology in epilepsy surgery
19. Principles of anti-seizure drug management
20. Gender issues in epilepsy
21. Antiseizure drugs
22. Surgical therapies for epilepsy
23. Stimulation therapies for epilepsy
24. Practical and psychosocial considerations in epilepsy management
25. Comorbidities with epilepsy
26. System-based issues in epilepsy

Authors:
Vibhangini S. Wasade, Henry Ford Medical Group HFHS, Michigan
Vibhangini S. Wasade is Director of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Associate Program Director (EEG track) of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.

Marianna V. Spanaki, Wayne State University, Michigan
Marianna V. Spanaki is Director of the Henry Ford Epilepsy Program and Associate Professor of Neurology, Wayne State University, Detroit.