Overview

Epilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy.

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Author:   Luisa De Risio (Animal Health Trust, UK) ,  Fiona James (University of Guelph, Canada) ,  Simon Platt (University of Georgia, USA) ,  Holger Volk (The Royal Veterinary College, UK)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.506kg
ISBN:  

9781780641096

ISBN 10:   1780641095
Pages:   600
Publication Date:   23 September 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

a: Preface 1: Pathophysiology of Seizure Activity 2: Pathophysiology of Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy 3: Classification of Seizures and Epilepsies 4: Reactive Seizures 5: Structural Epilepsy 6: Idiopathic Epilepsy and Genetics 7: Epidemiology of Canine Seizures 8: Epidemiology of Feline Seizures 9: Mimics of Seizure Activity: Disorders Confused with Epilepsy 10: Clinical and Diagnostic Investigation of the Seizure Patient 11: Introduction to Electroencephalography 12: Principles of Anti-epileptic Treatment 13: Phenobarbital 14: Bromide 15: Zonisamide 16: Levetiracetam 17: Gabapentin and Pregabalin 18: Felbamate 19: Topiramate 20: The New Additions: Lacosamide, Brivaracetam and Rufinamide 21: Benzodiazepines 22: Imepitoin (Pexion (R)) 23: Pathophysiology and Management of Cluster Seizures 24: Pathophysiology and Management of Status Epilepticus 25: Novel and Adjunctive Treatments b: Glossary of Pharmacological Terminology c: Glossary

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Luisa De Risio is at the Centre for Small Animal Studies, Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK. Simon Platt is at the University of Georgia.

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