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Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that produces
sudden, intense bursts of electrical activity in the brain. This abnormal electrical
activity in the brain causes seizures, which may affect a person's muscle control,
movement, speech, vision, or awareness.
Currently there are over 2 million
Americans with a diagnosis of epilepsy. There are also people
who do not realize that they have epilepsy, often because they do not remember having a
seizure,
do not realize that that their symptoms represent a seizure, or only have seizures when
they are asleep.
What
does a Comprehensive Epilepsy Program do?
- Confirm or CHANGE the diagnosis - many patients come to us mis-diagnosed!
- If epilepsy is confirmed we determine what type of siezure disorder an
individual has;
- Determine the impact of the epilepsy on the individual's quality of life
socially and occupationally;
- Determine the best course of treatment for the patient and their specific
epilepsy type.
For most, this will involve changing seizure medications
to control seizures and minimize side effects
For some, brain surgery will be an excellent option to control seizures- Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) is an option when
medications fail and brain surgery is not an option
- We offer clinical trials of novel and experimental medications for individuals
with uncontrolled seizures.
About UHHS:
The System's 947-bed, tertiary medical center, University Hospitals of Cleveland (UHC), is the primary
affiliate of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).
Together, they form the largest center for biomedical research in
the State of Ohio.
The System provides the major clinical base for translational researchers at
the Case Research Institute, a partnership between UHC and CWRU School of Medicine, as
well as a broad and well-characterized patient population for clinical trials involving
the most advanced treatments.
Included in UHC are:
Committed to advanced care
and advanced caring, University Hospitals Health System
offers the region's largest network of primary care physicians, along with outpatient
centers and hospitals. The System also includes a network of specialty care
physicians, skilled nursing, elder health, rehabilitation and home care services, managed
care and insurance programs, and the most comprehensive behavioral health services in the
region.
Click
to be taken to the UHHS HIPPA PAGE to learn about your rights as a patient.
If you find a broken link, or need more information click on the key to contact us!
last update 03/07/05
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