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Epilepsy - Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Types and Treatment

Dr. Najeeb Lectures via YouTube

Overview

Learn about epilepsy's classification, clinical features, and treatment in this comprehensive medical lecture. Explore the distinction between partial and generalized epilepsy, understand how to differentiate between seizures and pseudo-seizures, and review pharmacotherapy options. Delve into the management of status epilepticus and gain insights into the mechanisms of action for various anti-epileptic drugs. Enhance your knowledge of this common neurological condition through detailed explanations of brain structure relationships, patient evaluation techniques, and specific epilepsy types such as absence and myoclonic epilepsy.

Syllabus

Definition of epilepsy
Classification of epilepsy
01:41 Partial epilepsy 06:34- Seed of consciousness
Relationship of brain structures with epilepsy
partial vs complex epilepsy
History questions for epilepsy
22:32 Pseudo seizures 24:18- Most suggestive symptom of true seizure
Most broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug
Status epilepticus and it’s management
Side effects of phenytoin
Mechanism of action of Propofol
Antiepileptic drugs which prevent Sodium loading

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