In honor of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, TSC Now host Dan Klein is joined by Steven Wolf, MD, Director at the TSC Clinic Without Walls serving NYC, Westchester, Hudson Valley & Connecticut. Dr. Wolf also serves as the Director of Pediatric Epilepsy at Boston Children’s Health Physicians of New York and Connecticut. Dr. Wolf specializes in child neurology with a special emphasis on epilepsy.
Dr. Wolf provides an overview of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), outlines the risks of under or untreated seizures, including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), and talks about treatment options beyond medication.
Additional Resources:
- Epilepsy/seizure disorders in TSC: https://www.tscalliance.org/understanding-tsc/clinical-manifestations/brain-neurological-function/epilepsy-seizure-disorders/
- Child Neurology Foundation Epilepsy Education Hub: https://www.childneurologyfoundation.org/epilepsy-education-hub/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo5u6BhDJARIsAAVoDWsnleWiozC7siAXUMT7DaEkFtvnH328mEN4WprD595yT7t8IXDsGQEaAozfEALw_wcB
- Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/
LivaNova sponsored this episode. The opinions expressed are those of our guest speakers and host individually and do not reflect the policies or positions of LivaNova. The following content is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to recommend or suggest a course of treatment or treatment options. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and conditions.
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