Libri di Karl E. Misulis

This new atlas unravels the complexity of more than 200 major neurologic disorders seen in study and practice. Using exquisite Netter artwork as well as brand-new illustrations, it represents a single, highly visual source for key information on diagnosis and management of disorders of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscle. A masterful combination of illustrations, text, and tables clarifies anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and offers state-of-the-art guidance on anatomic localization, differential diagnosis, and management. Succinct tables make it easy to review each disorder's pathophysiology, clinical findings, laboratory studies, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, and clinical course. And, a compact, pocket-sized format makes reference easy and convenient.

The diagnostic use of clinical neurophysiology is key to almost all practices of neurology, and all neurology departments (hospitals, clinics, academic depts., group practices) conduct these studies. In fact, there is growth within departments and in the number of neurologists performing and interpreting these studies. Another trend being seen is that neurologists who have focused, for example, on doing EMGs are now learning to do EEGs to add to their expertise and to departmental revenue. Very often, the clinical neurophysiology divisions within a department are the only profitable entity. This DVD disk covers basic classifications and definitions of seizures and epilepsy, EEG technology and clinical EEG before proceeding to the key content of EEG traces and video samples. The companion text provides many black and white images of records and line drawings. It also contains introductory information on the performance and interpretation of routine EEG and video monitoring, including basic normal and abnormal patterns and clinical correlations.

This book will help the general physician to recognize, diagnose and manage the common neurological problems in partnership with the neurologist. Written by an English general practitioner and two American neurologists, it is meant not only to span the gap between generalist and specialist but also to provide a standard of care that can be applied on both sides of the Atlantic in an increasingly global medical community.