Program Book - American Epilepsy Society

FRIDAY December 5, 20089:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Advances in the Management of Epilepsyand the Epilepsy Clinic(separate registration required — see below for instructions)S – Metropolitan Ballroom A, Level 3This intensive one-day conference is designed for those professionals whoparticipate in the care of persons with epilepsy. The overall purpose is toimprove services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Theconference is presented by the Department of Neurology of Wake ForestUniversity School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, through anunrestricted grant committed to the education of health professionals, in aneffort to promote the comprehensive care of those with epilepsy and theirfamilies.To register, contact Patricia Ann Gibson, ACSW, Department of Neurology,Wake Forest Health Sciences Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1078, or call800.642.0500. Registration fee is $75 and includes lunch.9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.National Epifellows Foundation 16th AnnualScientific Forum(pre-application is required)Pan Pacific Hotel SeattleThe National EpiFellows Foundation (NEF) will hold its 16th Annual ScientificForum on Friday, December 5. The Forum, which convenes epilepsy fellowsfrom the U.S. and around the world, is held each year in conjunction with theAnnual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. The Forum consists of ageneral session followed by case study workshops, the cases for which aresubmitted by attendees and selected by the NEF Advisory Board.The NEF aims to foster the development of current trainees and recentgraduates of epilepsy training programs. The Forum is one of several ways inwhich the foundation achieves this goal. In addition, each year the NEFawards research grants of up to $20,000 each to qualified applicants. Formore information, please visit our Web site at www.epifellows.com or call800.288.2074.The development of the NEF and its programs is funded by Pfizer Inc.Noon – 2:30 p.m.Annual Fundamentals of Epilepsy:Neurosurgical EvaluationCC – Room 612OverviewIn many patients with intractable epilepsy referral to an epileptologist forsurgical evaluation occurs later than desired, if at all. This session is aimed atimproving patient care by helping referring clinicians more readily recognizeepilepsy surgery as a viable treatment option and more quickly refer forneurosurgical evaluation. The session will also help epileptologists betterconduct neurosurgical evaluations and collaborate with neurosurgeons. Thiswill be accomplished via a review of basic concepts of epileptic seizures asthey relate to epilepsy surgery. Specifically, basic epidemiology will bepresented as will the signs, symptoms, and EEG findings of epileptic seizures.Additionally, principles and practices regarding localization of epileptic seizuresusing neuroimaging techniques will be discussed. The session will concludewith a review of the neurosurgical techniques used for treatment of epilepsy.Learner Outcomesu Describe cases in which epilepsy surgery is indicated for treatment ofrefractory epilepsyu Utilize appropriate neuroimaging studies for patients undergoingevaluation for epilepsy surgeryu Counsel patients on the benefits and risks associated with epilepsysurgery compared to refractory epilepsy.Target AudiencePrimary care physicians, general neurologists, pharmacists and otherprofessionals in epilepsy careProgramCo-Chairs: R. Edward Hogan, M.D. and Joshua Dowling, M.D.Introduction and Opening RemarksR. Edward Hogan, M.D.Epileptic Seizure Semiology and Electroclinical CorrelatesR. Edward Hogan, M.D.Epidemiology in Relevance to Epilepsy SurgeryDavid M. Ficker, M.D.Neuroimaging in Identification of Localization of Epileptic SeizuresTerence J. O’Brien, M.D.Epilepsy Surgery TechniquesJoshua Dowling, M.D.Credit DesignationThe American Epilepsy Society designates this education activity for amaximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should only claimcredit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Pharmacy CreditACPE # 073-999-08-144-L04-P; 0.25 CEUs18AES 62 ND ANNUAL MEETING 2nd Biennial North American Regional Epilepsy Congresswww.AESNET.org