title: [The brain in rapid technological progress--epileptology for the general practitioner].
abstract: Some important aspects of the therapy of epilepsies are treated. The practitioner is often confronted with an acute epileptic attack: guidelines for the management are given. As recurrences are not too frequent, treatment usually is only begun after a second seizure and the diagnosis must be confirmed. Compliance is of utmost importance, it can be improved by good advice and guidance. Recommendations for starting and stopping treatment are given. Pregnancy is a particular challenge. Most women can give birth by natural ways and have healthy children. Sudden unexpected death is a rare but important problem, mostly in connection with an attack.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik, Kantonsspital Luzern.
authors.forename: Ph
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Maire
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000639:trends*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants