Auteur : Post, Robert M. / Leverich, Gabriele S.

Maison d'édition : W. W. Norton

Date de publication : 2008

Collation : xxii, 666 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9780393705379

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : I. Introduction -- II. Phenomenology of illness course -- III. Pharmacology and neurobiology of bipolar illness -- IV. Response to mood stabilizers -- V. Other anticonvulsants -- VI. Calcium channelblockers -- VII. Antidepressants -- VIII. Benzodiazepines -- IX. Antipsychotics -- X. Complex combination therapy -- XI. Electroconvulsive therapy -- XII. Other somatic treatments -- XIII. Dietary and other supplements -- XIV. Illness complications and comorbidity -- XV. Childhood onset of bipolar illness -- XVI. Conclusion -- XVII. Appendices

Résumé : Treatment of Bipolar Illness sets itself apart by focusing on the longitudinal course of manic-depressive illness and nuances of clinical decision-making in its long-term treatment. Covering a broad range of drugs used alone and in complex combination therapy, Post and Leverich present the most comprehensive compendium to date of bipolar research, focusing on long-term prevention of symptom relapse and addressing a range of critical clinical questions.

Mots-clés : Troubles bipolaires - Chimiothérapie - Études de cas / Troubles bipolaires - Traitement - Études longitudinales

Cote : WM 207 P857t 2008