2013
7T MR spectroscopic imaging in the localization of surgical epilepsy
Pan JW, Duckrow RB, Gerrard J, Ong C, Hirsch LJ, Resor SR, Zhang Y, Petroff O, Spencer S, Hetherington HP, Spencer DD. 7T MR spectroscopic imaging in the localization of surgical epilepsy. Epilepsia 2013, 54: 1668-1678. PMID: 23895497, PMCID: PMC3938332, DOI: 10.1111/epi.12322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere metabolic abnormalitiesLocalization-related epilepsyMR spectroscopic imagingN-acetyl aspartateComplete resectionMetabolic abnormalitiesBetter outcomesMedial temporal lobe epilepsyResection regionTemporal lobe epilepsyNAA/CrSeizure onset zoneSurgical resectionLobe epilepsySurgical approachSeizure localizationMetabolic dysfunctionInternational LeagueSurgical epilepsyGray matterEpilepsyResectionAbnormalitiesMRSI abnormalitiesOutcome predictionIntracranial EEG evaluation of relationship within a resting state network
Duncan D, Duckrow RB, Pincus SM, Goncharova I, Hirsch LJ, Spencer DD, Coifman RR, Zaveri HP. Intracranial EEG evaluation of relationship within a resting state network. Clinical Neurophysiology 2013, 124: 1943-1951. PMID: 23790525, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2013.03.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDefault mode networkIntracranial EEG evaluationMode networkLocalization-related epilepsyCross-approximate entropyNeuronal involvementHemodynamic measurementsIntracranial EEG recordingsEEG evaluationBackground activityGamma powerFMRI studyIntracranial EEGBrain activityPatientsEEG recordingsLow levelsT2EpilepsyMagnitude squared coherenceT1
2009
Breathing New Life into the Fight against Sudden Death in Epilepsy
Hirsch LJ. Breathing New Life into the Fight against Sudden Death in Epilepsy. Epilepsy Currents 2009, 9: 137-139. PMID: 19826505, PMCID: PMC2759044, DOI: 10.1111/j.1535-7511.2009.01319.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLocalization-related epilepsyOxygen desaturationIctal hypoxemiaSecondary generalizationSeizure durationGeneralized convulsionsSeizure localizationContralateral spreadSecondary generalized convulsionsEnd-tidal carbon dioxideIntractable localization-related epilepsyVideo-EEG telemetryMean oxygen saturationSudden unexpected deathBody mass indexOxygen saturation dataDegree of desaturationElectrographic evidenceSeizure spreadConsecutive patientsPartial seizuresMass indexSeizure lateralizationObstructive apnoeaMean duration
2002
Levetiracetam May Be More Effective for Late-Onset Partial Epilepsy
Bazil CW, Rose A, Resor S, Yapicular B, Hirsch LJ. Levetiracetam May Be More Effective for Late-Onset Partial Epilepsy. JAMA Neurology 2002, 59: 1905-1908. PMID: 12470178, DOI: 10.1001/archneur.59.12.1905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevetiracetam therapySeizure typesRetrospective medical record reviewFrontal lobe onsetSame seizure typesTemporal lobe onsetLarge prospective trialsMedical record reviewSubset of patientsPopulation of patientsLocalization-related epilepsyNew antiepileptic drugsProspective trialRefractory epilepsyRecord reviewAntiepileptic drugsPartial epilepsySignificant worseningDrug choiceClinical experiencePatientsEpileptic seizuresEpilepsyCertain drugsCertain subpopulations