2010 Annual Meeting | Intractable Epilepsy: What to Do When Nothing Works

Date Saturday 04/21/12

Time 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Kick-Off Program

Director(s) William H. Theodore, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to decide when patients with epilepsy need to be considered for therapy in addition to antiepileptic drugs and be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, for individual patients, of therapeutic alternatives such as surgery, diet, or brain stimulation.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge

Recommended Audience Other, Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Interactive, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
05:45 PM - 08:00 PM		Reception
06:00 PM - 06:15 PM		Dinner
06:15 PM - 07:00 PM		What Is Intractable Epilepsy? William H. Theodore, MD, FAAN
07:00 PM - 07:45 PM		Who Is a Candidate for Surgery? Joseph I. Sirven, MD, FAAN
07:45 PM - 08:30 PM		Diet and Brain Stimulation Eric H. Kossoff, MD
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
William H. Theodore, MD, FAAN	Dr. Theodore has a non-compensated relationship as a Treasurer and vice president with American Epilepsy Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Joseph I. Sirven, MD, FAAN	Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for UCB. Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neurelis. Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Neurona. Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for AAN. Dr. Sirven has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Host/ Co producer with WJCT Public Media. Dr. Sirven has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant with Federal Aviation Administration .
Eric H. Kossoff, MD	No disclosure on file