Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Seizing the Moment Emerging Insights in Complex Epilepsy Care 2024

1. Overview
The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Seizing the Moment Emerging Insights in Complex Epilepsy Care 2024 course provides a comprehensive update on managing complex epilepsy. The program covers the effectiveness of antiseizure medications, modern surgical options, neuroimaging, genetic considerations, and specialized care for pregnancy and post-traumatic epilepsy, while addressing treatment gaps and health equity.
Course Date: Nov. 8, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
2. Learning Objectives

Evaluate the effectiveness and optimal application of contemporary antiseizure medications in clinical practice.

Navigate the unique challenges and management strategies for patients with epilepsy during pregnancy.

Assess modern, safe, and effective surgical interventions for complex and refractory epilepsy cases.

Interpret key neuroimaging findings to aid in the accurate diagnosis and ongoing management of epilepsy.

Identify the genetic components of epilepsy and formulate strategies to address health equity gaps in current treatment paradigms.

3. Target Audience

Best for neurologists and primary care physicians who want updates on antiseizure medications, epilepsy genetics, neuroimaging, and surgery.

4. Topics

Effectiveness of Antiseizure Medications

Pregnancy and Epilepsy

Modern Epilepsy Surgery Safe, Effective, and Gentle

Key Neuroimaging for the Epilepsy Patient

Post-traumatic Epilepsy and Seizures from Brain Injury

Epilepsy Genetics

The Epilepsy Treatment Gap Finding Building Blocks Towards Health Equity