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

Dr. Najeeb Lectures via YouTube

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Explore a comprehensive medical lecture on epilepsy, focusing on clinical features, types, and treatment in this third part of a four-part series. Delve into the differentiation between partial and generalized seizures, electrophysiological evaluation of brain activity, and anatomical localization of seizure origins. Learn about various types of partial and generalized epilepsy, including absence seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. Examine the causes of epilepsy, from idiopathic to structural lesions, cerebrovascular events, and infectious causes. Understand the importance of thorough investigation in certain types of epilepsy and gain insights into potential triggers and pharmacotherapy approaches. This in-depth lecture provides valuable knowledge for medical professionals and students studying neurology and epilepsy management.

Syllabus

Determination of True Seizure 00:00 …
Determination of Partial Seizure from Generalized Seizure 00:25 …
Determination of Simple Partial Seizure from Complex Partial Seizure 02:18 …
Electrophysiological Evaluation of Brain Electrical Activity 03:21 …
Anatomical Localization of Seizure Origin and Concept of Symptomatic & Idiopathic Epilepsy 07:22 …
Determination of Cause 10:31 …
Determination of Appropriate Pharmacotherapy and Management of Cause 12:25 …
Review of All Steps 12:55 …
Types of Partial Epilepsy 15:07 …
Explanation of Partial becoming Generalized Epilepsy 20:43 …
Overview of Types of Generalized Epilepsy 21:48 …
Review of Miscellaneous Types 22:39 …
Absence Seizures 23:04 …
Tonic-Clonic/ Grand Mal Seizure 26:51 …
Brief discussion on Triggers of Epileptic Attacks 32:16 …
Explanation of Jacksonian March and Todd’s Paresis 34:08 …
Brief discussion on Types of Epilepsy requiring thorough investigation 35:16 …
Idiopathic causes of partial epilepsy 38:05 …
Focal Structural Lesions 38:43 …
Cerebrovascular Events 42:29 …
Arteriovenous Malformations 46:46 …
Tumors and Trauma 48:24 …
Infectious causes 49:02 …
Inflammatory conditions 53:25 …
Common Causes of Generalized Epilepsy 55:15 …
Congenital Causes 55:15 …
Drugs 56:28 …

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