The classification of seizures and epilepsies by the International League Against Epilepsy
(ILAE), 2017 is the most recent classification model which aimed to simplify terminologies …

What defines the spatial and temporal boundaries of seizure activity in brain networks? To
fully answer this question a precise and quantitative definition of seizures is needed, which …

Impaired breathing, cardiac function, and arousal during and after seizures are important
causes of morbidity and mortality. Previous work suggests that these changes are …

Impaired consciousness in temporal lobe seizures has a major negative impact on quality of
life. The prevailing view holds that this disorder impairs consciousness by seizure spread to …

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 …

Impaired consciousness occurs suddenly and unpredictably in people with epilepsy,
markedly worsening quality of life and increasing risk of mortality. Focal seizures with …

Cardiorespiratory dysfunction during or after seizures may contribute to sudden unexpected
death in epilepsy. Disruption of lower brainstem cardiorespiratory systems by seizures is …

This final chapter provides the reader with an overview of the neurological and
neurobiological literature on the neural substrate of consciousness. First, the chapter …

Consciousness is a fascinating field of neuroscience research where questions often
outnumber the answers. We advocate an open and optimistic approach where converging …

Impaired consciousness has important practical consequences for people living with
epilepsy. Recent pathophysiologic studies show that seizures with impaired level of …