Neurostimulation for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

 

Epilepsy is a complex network disorder where seizures can become refractory to medications in many patients. In addition to traditional surgical approaches, neurostimulation options are increasingly being used to reduce seizures using innovative technologies. In this session, we will explore, compare, and contrast the major neurostimulation approaches for medically-refractory epilepsy, and discuss future directions in this exciting field.

Learning Objectives

  • Summarize the epidemiology and the global disease burden of epilepsy 
  • Describe nonpharmacological options available for treatment resistant epilepsy, including vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and responsive neurostimulation (RNS)  
  • Review the short-term and long-term effects of brain responsive neurostimulation
  • Discuss the effects of neuromodulation when utilized with antiepileptic drugs
  • Summarize the MOA of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy
  • Outline future and emerging concepts surrounding neuromodulation for epilepsy

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
06/25/2021
Course expires: 
06/24/2022
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Dario J. Englot, MD, PhD

Director of Functional Neurosurgery and Surgical Director of Epilepsy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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