16th Latin American Summer School on Epilepsy (LASSE 2023)

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ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course

• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
• 1.3.5 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms suggesting focal vs. generalized onset
• 1.3.6 Classify seizures according to the ILAE classification
• 1.4.1 Determine whom should receive EEGs, be familiar with sensitivity and specificity, and how to interpret the report in the clinical context (L1)
• 1.5.1 Recognize the spectrum of MRI sequences optimized for epilepsy (L2)
• 2.10.1 Understand and address the culturally appropriate aspects and consequences of the diagnosis of PNES (L1)
• 2.3.1 Communicate to patients and families as appropriate (L1)
• 2.3.5 Provide information to patients regarding potential adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 3.1.1 Identify the spectrum of action for antiepileptic drugs (L1)
• 3.2.1 Recommend appropriate therapy according to seizure type (L1)
• 3.3.1 Define treatment strategies considering issues specific to pre-menopausal women (L2)
• 3.5.1 Identify patients who are drug resistant according to the current ILAE definition (L1)
• 7.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of ictogenesis (L3)
• 7.2.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of epileptogenesis (L3)
• 7.3.1 Demonstrate awareness of animal models for focal and generalized epilepsies (L3)