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Epilepsy in older adults: causes, consequences and treatment
Author(s)Joseph I Sirven
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 46, no 10, October 1998
Pagespp 1291-1301
KeywordsEpilepsy ; Diagnosis ; Therapeutics ; Drugs ; United States of America.
AnnotationSeizures and epilepsy are common problems in older adults. Although the highest incidence of seizures and epilepsy occurs in individuals more than 65 years of age, the magnitude of this public health problem, and its consequences on the quality of life of older adults, are not appreciated. Moreover, there is no consensus on the most appropriate way to diagnose or manage epilepsy in this population. This paper reviews the current literature on all aspects of epilepsy in older people. Epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, use of diagnostic tests including electroencephalography (EEG) and imaging, new medical and surgical treatments, and psychosocial issues as they relate to older epilepsy patients are discussed. Several questions that require future investigation are also presented. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-981118414 A
ClassmarkE9: LK7: LL: LLD: 7T

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