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What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented?
What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented?
- Brain chemistry imbalance
- Head injury (correct)
- Genetic predisposition
- Vascular anomalies
What type of management is individualized to meet the needs of each epilepsy patient?
What type of management is individualized to meet the needs of each epilepsy patient?
- Medical management (correct)
- Rehabilitative management
- Surgical management
- Preventive management
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option for epilepsy?
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option for epilepsy?
- Patients with altered brain chemistry
- Patients with mild seizure episodes
- Patients with genetic predisposition to epilepsy
- Patients with intractable seizure disorders not responding to medication (correct)
What may occur as a result of trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia, leading to epilepsy?
What may occur as a result of trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia, leading to epilepsy?
Which advances have aided the type of neurosurgery for epilepsy management mentioned in the text?
Which advances have aided the type of neurosurgery for epilepsy management mentioned in the text?
What is emphasized as key to the prevention of epilepsy in the text?
What is emphasized as key to the prevention of epilepsy in the text?
What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented according to the text?
What is one of the main causes of epilepsy that can be prevented according to the text?
What type of epilepsy management is individualized to meet the needs of each patient?
What type of epilepsy management is individualized to meet the needs of each patient?
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option for epilepsy?
For which patients is surgery indicated as a management option for epilepsy?
What may occur as a result of trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia, leading to epilepsy?
What may occur as a result of trauma, inflammation, stroke, or anoxia, leading to epilepsy?
Which advances have aided the type of neurosurgery for epilepsy management mentioned in the text?
Which advances have aided the type of neurosurgery for epilepsy management mentioned in the text?
What is emphasized as key to the prevention of epilepsy in the text?
What is emphasized as key to the prevention of epilepsy in the text?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping in epilepsy surgery?
What is the purpose of electrocortical mapping in epilepsy surgery?
How does a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) help control seizure activity?
How does a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) help control seizure activity?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
How does the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) work?
How does the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) work?
What is the purpose of MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) in epilepsy treatment?
What is the purpose of MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) in epilepsy treatment?
What type of patients may benefit from MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)?
What type of patients may benefit from MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)?
What is the role of the primary provider in the use of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is the role of the primary provider in the use of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is the purpose of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) in epilepsy treatment?
What is the purpose of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS) in epilepsy treatment?
What is the main function of the electrodes in the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is the main function of the electrodes in the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is the potential benefit reported by some patients using a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is the potential benefit reported by some patients using a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS)?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is a potential complication associated with the use of the responsive neurostimulation system (RNS)?
What is the purpose of referring epilepsy patients to epilepsy centers for further evaluation?
What is the purpose of referring epilepsy patients to epilepsy centers for further evaluation?
