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An effective epilepsy treatment plan for dogs should reduce seizure frequency, minimize adverse drug effects, and maximize quality of life.
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Epilepsy. Seizure identification and diagnosis (not included in this paper) . Decision making treatment strategies . When Should Treatment Be Started? Decision to treat is a reflection of the Guidelines for people to start treatment goals: Diagnosis of current or previous defined.
22 lut 2016 · The goal is to establish guidelines for a predetermined, concise, and logical sequential approach to seizure management starting with seizure identification and diagnosis (not included in this report), reviewing decision-making, treatment strategies, focusing on issues related to chronic AED treatment response and monitoring, and concluding ...
Seizure disorders are common in dogs, the most common etiology being idiopathic epilepsy. Managing seizure disorders presents a major challenge to the veterinarian, especially when a dog does not respond to standard (i.e., phenobarbital, bromide) therapy.
Called structural seizures, they’re caused by things like tumors, head trauma, inflammatory diseases and infectious diseases, like rabies and canine distemper. However, the most common cause of seizures is idiopathic epilepsy, which is a seizure condition of unknown origin.
treatment guidelines have been established in human medicine based on reduction of seizure frequency and also on reducing morbidity, mortality and seizure severity, to improve quality of life, reduce negative social impacts and minimise adverse effects.
Treatment Aim. Limit seizure frequency while avoiding adverse effects of AEDs. When to Start Treatment. In view of the adverse side effects of AEDs, treatment is typically initiated when seizures occur more than once a month, or in clusters, or are associated with unacceptable postictal signs or with status epilepticus.
