Featured Publications
Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions
Percy J, Zaveri H, Duckrow RB, Gerrard J, Farooque P, Hirsch LJ, Spencer DD, Sivaraju A. Beyond implantation effect? Long-term seizure reduction and freedom following intracranial monitoring without additional surgical interventions. Epilepsy & Behavior 2020, 111: 107231. PMID: 32615416, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term seizure freedomSeizure freedomSeizure frequencyElectrode implantationIntracranial studiesLong-term seizure reductionAdditional surgical interventionSeizure onset localizationIntracranial electroencephalogram monitoringSeizure reductionConsecutive patientsSurgical interventionEpileptogenic networksElectroencephalogram monitoringNeuromodulatory effectsRetrospective analysisIntracranial monitoringTransient improvementDepth electrodesPatientsYear 4ImplantationAdequate dataYears
2024
Predictors of follow-up care for critically-ill patients with seizures and epileptiform abnormalities on EEG monitoring
Rice H, Fernandes M, Punia V, Rubinos C, Sivaraju A, Zafar S. Predictors of follow-up care for critically-ill patients with seizures and epileptiform abnormalities on EEG monitoring. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2024, 241: 108275. PMID: 38640778, PMCID: PMC11167629, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurological follow-upFollow-up visitFollow-upAntiseizure medicationsOutpatient follow-upCritically-ill patientsContinuous EEGEpileptiform abnormalitiesPredictors of follow-upPrevent long-term complicationsIllness severityYounger ageRetrospective cohort studyLong-term complicationsFollow-up statusIntensive care unitProbability of follow-upHigher illness severityPredictors of readmissionContinuous EEG recordingsRisk stratificationEEG monitoringCohort studyCritically-illCare unitSeizing Control: Primary Visual Cortex Epilepsy Treated With Resection and Responsive Neurostimulation: 2-Dimensional Operative Video
Merenzon M, Lamsam L, McGrath H, Sivaraju A, Hirsch L, Cukiert A, Zibly Z, Spencer D, Damisah E. Seizing Control: Primary Visual Cortex Epilepsy Treated With Resection and Responsive Neurostimulation: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery 2024, 27: 262-263. PMID: 39007609, DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001109.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Neurophysiology State Dynamics Underlying Acute Neurologic Recovery After Cardiac Arrest
Amorim E, Zheng W, Jing J, Ghassemi M, Lee J, Wu O, Herman S, Pang T, Sivaraju A, Gaspard N, Hirsch L, Ruijter B, Tjepkema-Cloostermans M, Hofmeijer J, van Putten M, Westover M. Neurophysiology State Dynamics Underlying Acute Neurologic Recovery After Cardiac Arrest. Neurology 2023, 101: e940-e952. PMID: 37414565, PMCID: PMC10501085, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDo acute EEG findings add to clinical features in predicting outcomes after status epilepticus and acute symptomatic seizures?
Sivaraju A, Hirsch L. Do acute EEG findings add to clinical features in predicting outcomes after status epilepticus and acute symptomatic seizures? Epilepsy & Behavior 2023, 141: 109134. PMID: 36848748, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute symptomatic seizuresAnti-seizure medicationsStatus epilepticusEEG findingsSymptomatic seizuresSeizure clinicFunctional outcomeClinical careLong-term clinical careLife-threatening medical emergencyAcute EEG findingsLondon-Innsbruck ColloquiumSubsequent unprovoked seizuresPoor functional outcomeContinuous EEG monitoringAcute seizuresNonconvulsive seizuresClinical featuresPediatric populationUnprovoked seizuresEpileptiform abnormalitiesEpileptic patternsSpecialty clinicTreatment strategiesPrognostic accuracy
2021
Gerstmann Syndrome Deconstructed by Cortical Stimulation
Vaddiparti A, McGrath H, Benjamin C, Sivaraju A, Spencer DD, Hirsch LJ, Damisah E, Quraishi IH. Gerstmann Syndrome Deconstructed by Cortical Stimulation. Neurology 2021, 97: 420-422. PMID: 34187861, PMCID: PMC9246017, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012441.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Increased beat-to-beat ‘R’ amplitude variability in patients with panic disorder
Yeragani V, Chokka P, Tancer M, Sivaraju A, Bar K. Increased beat-to-beat ‘R’ amplitude variability in patients with panic disorder. International Journal Of Cardiology 2008, 143: 431-432. PMID: 19097657, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research