Women with epilepsy: A practical management handbook

Esther Bui, Autumn Klein

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Abstract

There are unique challenges to the care of women with epilepsy, including the gender-specific influences thatwomen may experience owing to their age, hormonal status, and co-morbidities. Pregnancy is also a very important timefor many women with epilepsy. This textbook is a portable, essential guide to the practical management of women with epilepsy. Busy clinicians can access a wealth of information summarized in a succinct and easily accessible format. Experts from around the world have reviewed and synthesized the available data from studies in hormones in epilepsy, pregnancy registries, and many aspects of the care of women with epilepsy from adolescence, through pregnancy, to menopaus.Of interest to all who care for women with epilepsy, including neurologists, internists, obstetricians, anesthetists, primary care practitioners, nurses, and lactation consultants.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages282
ISBN (Electronic)9781139178020
ISBN (Print)9781107659889
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

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