title: [Epilepsy--diagnosis and therapy].
abstract: Epilepsy is a common condition with an overall point prevalence of 1%. For the diagnosis the recording of family/personal history and a seizure description from an observer are most important. The indications and the treatment with antiepileptic drugs, the management of status epilepticus and the possibility of surgical operation are discussed. The great importance of a regular lifestyle and good compliance is pointed out.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Medici
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants
vernacular_title: Epilepsie--Diagnostik und Therapie.