Basic Mechanisms of Epilepsy
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| Contents | Section | Revision Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. | Introduction | Pages 1-2 | June 2008 |
| A. Definitions | |||
| B. Overview | |||
| II. | Neurophysiology of the Cerebral Cortex | Pages 3-7 | June 2008 |
| A. Basic Anatomy | |||
| B. Basic Neurophysiology & Neurochemistry | |||
| C. Factors Governing Excitability | |||
| D. How Network Organization Influences Neuronal Excitability | |||
| III. | Physiological Basis of the EEG | Pages 8-9 | June 2008 |
| IV. | Pathophysiology of Seizures | Pages 10-12 | June 2008 |
| A. Basic Mechanisms on Focal Seizure Initiation & Propogation | |||
| B. Current Theories | |||
| C. Epileptogenesis | |||
| References | Page 13 | June 2008 | |
| Appendix A - Ionotropic Glutamate Receptor Pharmacology | Pages 14-15 | June 2008 | |
| Appendix B - Early Development of the Cerebral Cortex | Pages 16-18 | June 2008 | |