Mechanisms of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: the pathway to prevention
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in patients
with refractory epilepsy, with an estimated 35% lifetime risk in this patient population. There …
with refractory epilepsy, with an estimated 35% lifetime risk in this patient population. There …
Seizure semiology: ILAE glossary of terms and their significance
S Beniczky, WO Tatum, H Blumenfeld, H Stefan… - Epileptic …, 2022 - stm.cairn.info
2. Tatum W, Rubboli G, Kaplan P, Mirsatari S, Radhakrishnan K, Gloss D, et al. Clinical utility
of EEG in diagnosing and monitoring epilepsy in adults. Clin Neurophysiol 2018; 129 (5) …
of EEG in diagnosing and monitoring epilepsy in adults. Clin Neurophysiol 2018; 129 (5) …
Impaired consciousness in epilepsy
H Blumenfeld - The Lancet Neurology, 2012 - thelancet.com
Consciousness is essential to normal human life. In epileptic seizures consciousness is
often transiently lost, which makes it impossible for the individual to experience or respond …
often transiently lost, which makes it impossible for the individual to experience or respond …
Epilepsy and driving: potential impact of transient impaired consciousness
Driving is an important part of everyday life for most adults, and restrictions on driving can
place a significant burden on individuals diagnosed with epilepsy. Although sensorimotor …
place a significant burden on individuals diagnosed with epilepsy. Although sensorimotor …
Testing patients during seizures: a European consensus procedure developed by a joint taskforce of the ILAE–Commission on European Affairs and the European …
S Beniczky, M Neufeld, B Diehl, J Dobesberger… - …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
There is currently no international consensus procedure for performing comprehensive
periictal testing of patients in the epilepsy monitoring units (EMU s). Our primary goal was to …
periictal testing of patients in the epilepsy monitoring units (EMU s). Our primary goal was to …
Thalamic stimulation improves postictal cortical arousal and behavior
J Xu, MM Galardi, B Pok, KK Patel… - Journal of …, 2020 - Soc Neuroscience
The postictal state following seizures is characterized by impaired consciousness and has a
major negative impact on individuals with epilepsy. Previous work in disorders of …
major negative impact on individuals with epilepsy. Previous work in disorders of …
Tonic phase of a generalized convulsive seizure is an independent predictor of postictal generalized EEG suppression
JX Tao, I Yung, A Lee, S Rose, J Jacobsen… - …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To determine the incidence, duration, risk factors for, and clinical correlates of
postictal generalized electroencephalography (EEG) suppression (PGES), and to further …
postictal generalized electroencephalography (EEG) suppression (PGES), and to further …
Distinct signatures of loss of consciousness in focal impaired awareness versus tonic-clonic seizures
Loss of consciousness is a hallmark of many epileptic seizures and carries risks of serious
injury and sudden death. While cortical sleep-like activities accompany loss of …
injury and sudden death. While cortical sleep-like activities accompany loss of …
Consciousness as a useful concept in epilepsy classification
H Blumenfeld, KJ Meador - Epilepsia, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Impaired consciousness has important practical consequences for people living with
epilepsy. Recent pathophysiologic studies show that seizures with impaired level of …
epilepsy. Recent pathophysiologic studies show that seizures with impaired level of …
Transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with high-density EEG in altered states of consciousness
Background: This review discusses the advantages of transcranial magnetic stimulation
combined with high-density electroencephalography (TMS-hdEEG) over other current …
combined with high-density electroencephalography (TMS-hdEEG) over other current …