Epilepsy Syndrome: Introduction and Classification | Neurology

► Sign up here and try our FREE content: ► If you’re an medical educator or faculty member, visit: ► THIS VIDEO will provide valuable insights for medical students 👩‍🔬as it delves into the complex world of epilepsy. Join us as we explore the process of diagnosing epilepsy, the various types of epilepsy, and how to categorize them based on crucial factors such as seizure type, EEG findings, age of onset, course, associated clinical features, and underlying pathophysiological or genetic mechanisms. In this informative session, you’ll not only learn to list the six features used to define an epilepsy syndrome but also gain a deep understanding of the two features most useful for syndrome classification. 🧠 Understanding these elements is essential for making precise epilepsy diagnosis, tailoring treatment strategies, and assessing prognosis. We’ll also discuss common epilepsy syndromes, including idiopathic and symptomatic forms, to equip you with essential knowledge for your medical journey. Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to epilepsy classification and management. 📚🌟 ► RELATED VIDEOS - If you liked this video and need some more information about the subject, you’ll probably want to check the following videos out: ► LECTURIO Medical is your all-in-one medical school study companion! 💚 With our easy-to-follow videos, exam replicating clinical case questions and our comprehensive medical concept pages you will be best prepared for all your exams. Discover more and try our FREE content: Disclaimer: Lecturio offers educational content for healthcare students to prepare for exams and/or to review knowledge gained at a Medical School. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment suggestions. Our resources are strictly for educational purposes. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns. ► THE PROF 👨‍🏫 Your lecturer is Roy Strowd, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he co-directs the Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis Clinics. He is a researcher for the Adult Brain Tumor Consortium (ABTC) and Alliance for Clinical Trials in Neuro-Oncology. 🩺 ► INSTALL our free Lecturio app iTunes Store: Play Store: ► LET’S CONNECT: • Facebook: • Instagram: • LinkedIn: #Lecturio #NeurologyEducation #Epilepsy #MedSchool Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Epilepsy 00:26 The Six Features Used for Definition 01:25 Generalized Onset vs. Focal Onset 01:44 Idiopathic vs. Symptomatic Epilepsies 01:58 The Importance of Syndrome Classification 02:58 Childhood Absence Epilepsy, Juvenile Absence Epilepsy and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy 03:15 Benign Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (BECTS) 03:32 West Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome 03:50 Temporal Lobe Epilepsy 04:01 See You on Lecturio’s Website!