The Paroxysmal Disorders

The paroxysmal disorders present neurologists and other medical professionals with diagnostic problems across a range of disorders including multiple sclerosis migraine and epilepsy. This new English language edition of a compendium of the paroxysmal disorders originally published in German as Paroxysmale Strugen in der Neurologie is an informative and practical resource for clinicians which provides invaluable help with differential diagnosis and management. Fully updated throughout this new edition comprehensively covers the entire spectrum of the paroxysmal disorders including sudden falls headache vertigo attacks memory loss visual disturbances seizures and anxiety. Each chapter is practice oriented covering definitions etiology epidemiology diagnosis examination techniques and therapy. Detailed guidelines for gathering case-histories essential for accurate diagnosis are also provided. Important reading for clinicians professionals and academic researchers working in neurology psychiatry epilepsy internal medicine and ENT.