Posttraumatic Epilepsy provides a synthesized resource on recent basic and clinical science developments in the field of posttraumatic epilepsy. This book provides a clear understanding of the history of studies of posttraumatic epilepsy and the military and civilian data regarding risk of epilepsy after head trauma. It also covers the basic science of animal models of head injury and the necessary and sufficient changes that must occur to generate epilepsy after head trauma. The authors explore novel therapeutic approaches to prevent posttraumatic epilepsy. This book is written for basic and clinical researchers in neuroscience, as well as clinicians treating patients with epilepsy.

Book Information
ISBN 9780323900997
Author Carrie R. Jonak
Format Paperback
Page Count 250
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
Weight(grams) 152g