Basic Mechanisms of Epilepsy

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Contents Revision Date
I. Introduction   June 2008 
  A. Definitions    
  B. Overview    
II. Neurophysiology of the Cerebral Cortex   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   June 2008 
IV. Pathophysiology of Seizures   June 2008 
  A. Basic Mechanisms on Focal Seizure Initiation & Propogation    
  B. Current Theories    
  C. Epileptogenesis    
References   June 2008  
Appendix A - Ionotropic Glutamate Receptor Pharmacology   June 2008 
Appendix B - Early Development of the Cerebral Cortex   June 2008