Positron Emission Tomography Thomas R. Henry Harry T. Chugani Introduction Positron emission tomography (PET) generates physiologic images that are complementary to brain structural magnetic resonance images (MRI) in numerous epilepsy…
Electroencephalographic and Magnetoencephalographic Source Modeling John S. Ebersole Hermann Stefan Christoph Baumgartner Introduction Many patients who suffer from medically uncontrolled partial seizures are candidates for epilepsy surgery. A significant rate-limiting…
Polygraphic Recordings Carlo Alberto Tassinari Guido Rubboli Introduction Polygraphy is a general term that refers to the simultaneous recording of multiple physiologic measures. The main purpose of polygraphic investigations is…
Electroencephalogram Mapping and Dynamic Analysis Peter K. H. Wong Fernando H. Lopes da Silva Introduction In its simplest use, mapping of the scalp electroencephalogram (EEG) provides a convenient display of…
Ictal Electroencephalogram Michael R. Sperling Robert R. Clancy Introduction This chapter reviews the electroencephalographic features of seizures. The electroencephalogram (EEG) is an indispensable tool for studying seizures and is often…
Electroencephalography in the Intensive Care Unit Thomas P. Bleck Lawrence J. Hirsch Paul M. Vespa Introduction Intensive care units (ICUs) employ physiologic monitoring equipment to detect potential problems, aid in…
Interictal Electroencephalography Thaddeus S. Walczak Prasanna Jayakar Eli M. Mizrahi Introduction In spite of the many advances in imaging, digital analysis, and other techniques, routine interictal electroencephalography (EEG) remains central…
Physiologic Basis of the Electroencephalogram and Local Field Potentials György Buzsáki Roger D. Traub Introduction Analyses of electric and magnetic fields and imaging energy production in brain structures are the…
Laboratory Tests Ilo E. Leppik Introduction Laboratory testing for persons with epilepsy is needed for two reasons: (a) measuring antiepileptic drug (AED) concentrations and (b) monitoring for adverse side effects….
History and Physical Examination Jean Aicardi David C. Taylor Introduction Careful and detailed history taking remains the cornerstone of accurate diagnosis of epilepsy,13 the prototype of diseases for which the…
