Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine and the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

OVERVIEW

Epilepsy is a rapidly evolving field. In the last few years, new algorithms for the treatment of new-onset seizures have been developed and new technologies have revolutionized the way we perform epilepsy surgery and brain stimulation to improve seizure control. The purpose of this activity is to update community neurologists and pediatric neurologists, as well as other healthcare providers working in epilepsy centers across the country, on these updates in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Specialties - Diagnostic Radiology, Genetic Counseling, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Radiologic Tech

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the distinction between acute symptomatic, provoked and unprovoked seizures and the associated risk for epilepsy.
2. Outline a systematic approach in evaluating patients who present with a first seizure.
3. Distinguish the optimal method for invasive EEG evaluation for epilepsy.
4. Explain the rational for using electrical seizure stimulation and limitations.
5. Review the concept behind invasive and noninvasive targets for neuromodulation to treat epilepsy and other brain disorders.

ACCREDITATION

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Self-Assessment CME

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed Northwestern Medicine’s Sixth Annual Advances in Epilepsy and EEG- a Virtual CME Program and has approved this activity as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment activity, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Continuing Certification.

ASET

The Neurodiagnostic Society has granted ASET Continuing Education Units [ASET-CEUs] for this program. Such crediting, however, should not be construed by program participants as an endorsement of any type of instruments or supplies mentioned or involved in these presentations.

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