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A Global Look at Second Generation Anti-Epileptic Drug Treatment
 

Release Date: December 1, 2006
Expiration Date: December 31, 2007

Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the efficacy and safety of newer AED’s in various types of epilepsy, including evidence from US and non-US clinical trials
  • Summarize pharmacokinetic data available for AED’s, including comparison data
  • Review general diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for primary care physicians
  • Identify available agents for use in the emergency room

Program Description

Physicians face unique diagnostic and treatment challenges when treating patients with seizures. Primary care physicians may not be familiar with current treatment options and clinical evidence supporting newer first-line agents. In the emergency setting, the evaluation and treatment of a patient with seizures depends upon whether the patient has a history of epilepsy or is presenting with his or her first seizure. Emergency health physicians must decide what level of treatment (i.e., very aggressive, less aggressive) is appropriate. In order to make effective treatment decisions, these clinicians need to understand published clinical guidelines or treatment algorithms and evidence from clinical trials both in and outside of the US. This program features a distinguished panel of experts sharing clinical experiences and suggesting strategies for treating patients with epilepsy with a focus on primary care and emergency treatment.

Target Audience

The target audience for this activity includes primary care physicians, neurologists, and emergency/critical care physicians who care for patients with epilepsy.

Accreditation

ArcMesa Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (AACME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ArcMesa Educators designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learn More

http://www.cmediscovery.com/epilepsy/aed/