Modern Concepts of Focal Epileptic Networks

Brings together cutting-edge research on modern concepts of the epileptic focus. Subject (latest observations about the pathophysiology of epilepsy, new insights into the cellular and network mechanisms of epilepsy and seizures obtained with novel and state-of-the-art research techniques). Authority of expertise of contributors (invited authors represent world leading experts in epilepsy research).

Premysl Jiruska (Volume editor), Marco De Curtis (Volume editor), John G. R. Jefferys (Volume editor)

9780124186934, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 30 July 2014

364 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.77 kg

This volume of International Review of Neurobiology concentrates on modern concepts of focal epileptic networks. The volume addresses specific topics such as seizures (including transition and termination), limbic networks, alteration of metabolism, and neocortical focus and malformation of cortical development, among others.

1. Modern Concepts of Focal Epileptic Networks
2. Neocortical Focus: Experimental View
3. Malformations of Cortical Development and Neocortical Focus
4. Limbic Networks and Epileptiform Synchronization: The View from the Experimental Side
5. Limbic Networks: Clinical Perspective
6. Modern Concepts of Seizure Modeling
7. Mechanisms of Ictogenesis
8. Seizure Termination
9. Epileptic Focus and Alteration of Metabolism
10. Modern Techniques of Epileptic Focus Localization
11. From Treatment to Cure: Stopping Seizures, Preventing Seizures, and Reducing Brain Propensity to Seize

Subject Areas: Neurosciences [PSAN], Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN]