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

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