GENERALIZED SEIZURES FROM CLINICAL PHENO

A "Generalized seizure" corresponds to
an ictal manifestation whose initial
semeiology indicates, or is consistent
with, more than minimal involvement of
both cerebral hemispheres. A network is a
functionally and anatomically connected set of cortical
and subcortical brain regions in which activity in any
one part affects activity in all others. A system is a
group of independent but interrelated elements
(networks) comprising a unified whole. A considerable
amount of evidence supports the existence of specific
cortical and subcortical networks in the genesis,
expression and control of generalized seizures. Animal
and human data suggested that the so-called
generalized seizures involve selective networks while
sparing others. A greater understanding of those
systems and networks, thoroughly debated in this
book, will ultimately lead to improved targeted
therapies for so-called generalized epilepsies.

Product details

• Authors: Frederick Andermann, Patrick Chauvel, Collectif, Edouard Hirsch, Édouard Hirsch, Jerome Engel, Frederick Andermann, Edouard Hirsch, Hans Luders, Patrick Chauvel, Fernando Lopes da Silva
• Publisher: JOHN LIBBEY EUROTEXT EDITIONS
• Languages: English, French
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.07.2006
• EAN: 9782742006212
• ISBN: 978-2-7420-0621-2
• Weight: 786 g
• Series: Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 4; Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 11; Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 8; Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 2; Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 8; Progress in epileptic disorders, n° 10; Progress in epileptic disorders
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine