Neuroscience/Epilepsy

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Objectives

  • Definitions
  • Classification of seizures
  • Syndromes
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Overall management
    • Associated medical conditions
    • lifestyle
    • driving
  • AEDs
    • logic
    • status epilepticus

Wikipedia links

External links

Exam

  • Different types of seizures - frontal lobe, occipital, etc.
  • Enzyme inducers and inhibitors in the AEDs
  • Phenytoin (Dilantin) - gingival hypertrophy and megaloblastic anemia
  • Lamotrigine - allergic skin rash

Notes

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