Seizures in the Elderly: Treatment and Special Considerations
Program Goal
Incidence of Epilepsy by Age
Incidence of Neurological Disordersa
Causes of Seizure in Elderly Patients
Presentation of Seizures in the Elderly
Diagnosis of Seizures in the Elderly
Common Comorbidities
Treatment Goals
Treatment Considerations
Drug Metabolism
Patient Management Strategies
Drug Choices: Newer Is Not Necessarily Better
Level Thinking
Is It Possible to Withdraw Drug Therapy?
Additional Strategies
Drugs That May Lower Seizure Threshold
Summary and Key Points
Abbreviations
References
References (cont)