Neurologic consultation for seizures. When, why, and how to pursue.
Primary care physicians can successfully manage seizure in many patients who respond well to initial antiepileptic drug therapy. However, management of recurrent seizures is often complex and best accomplished by consultation with a neurologist or epilepsy specialist. In this article, Drs Labiner and Ahern discuss the issues involved in evaluation and treatment of seizure and offer a model for working with general neurologists and specialized epilepsy centers.
Labiner
David M
DM
Department of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA. labinerd@u.arizona.edu
Ahern
Geoffrey L
GL
D000465:Algorithms; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009462:Neurology; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States
D000927:Anticonvulsants