MIMICS of Epileptic Seizures
Epilepsy
is a common condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity in
the brain cause seizures or fits. There are lots of possible symptoms
of epileptic seizures, including uncontrollable shaking or loss of
awareness of surroundings. There are many other disorders with symptoms
that mimic those of epilepsy, thus accurate diagnosis is essential for
effective treatment. This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of disorders that may mimic epilepsy. Divided into 22 sections, each chapter covers a different epilepsy
imitator presented as an analytical discourse. A number of case studies
are also included. The book concludes with discussion on the use of EEG (a test that
detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs
(electrodes) attached to the scalp) and its potential pitfalls. Also included, is a chapter dedicated to Sir William Gowers, a
British neurologist at the forefront of the diagnosis and treatment of
epilepsy and other neurological disorders (1845-1915). The text is further enhanced by clinical images and figures. Key points
Author information
Ambar Chakravarty MBBS MD FRCS FICP FIAN
Honorary Professor and Head, Department of Neurology at Vivekananda
Institute of Medical Sciences, Calcutta, India; Fellow of the Royal
Colleges of Physicians of London and Edinburgh, Indian College of
Physicians and Indian Academy of Neurology