'Gastaut syndrome' presentation slideshows

Epilepsy

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A case based introduction to epilepsy.

A case based introduction to epilepsy. Colin Doherty MD. Seizures and Semantics. Epilepsy: Recurrent unprovoked seizures Prevalence of 1% in population Symptomatic seizures: Single or repeated seizures with a clear proximate cause

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Abbreviations

Abbreviations. AED antiepileptic drug AES American Epilepsy Society BZP benzodiazepine CLB clobazam CONTAIN C l O bazam in Patie NT s with Lennox-G a staut Sy N drome FBM felbamate FDA Food and Drug Administration LGS Lennox-Gastaut syndrome LTG lamotrigine

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy . Define seizure and epilepsy . Seizure: Paroxysmal event due to abnormal, excessive, hypersynchronous discharges from an aggregate of CNS neurons Not a diagnosis, but rather a series of signs and symptoms

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Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children. Chapter 19. Structure and Function of the Nervous System in Children. Develops from a dorsal thickening of the ectoderm (neural plate) Neural groove and folds Neural tube Neural crest Mesoderm

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