Seizure Recognition and TreatmentThis is a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders. It covers, amongst other things, the benefits and limitations of investigative techniques such as CT, MRI, EEG, digital subtraction angiography and positron emission tomography. |
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Seizures and Epilepsy | 3 |
Investigation of the Patient with Seizures | 15 |
Types of Seizures and Classes of Epilepsy | 35 |
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