Evidence for reflex activation of experiential complex partial seizures
O. Martinez, MD;,
R. Reisin, MD;,
F. Andermann, MD, FRCPC;,
B.G. Zifkin, MD, CM, FRCPC and
G. Sevlever, MD, PhD
From the Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires (Drs. Martinez, Reisin, and Sevlever), Argentina; Faculty of Medicine (Dr. Andermann), McGill University and Montréal Neurological Hospital and Institute, Montréal; and Epilepsy Clinic (Dr. Zifkin), Montréal Neurological Hospital; and Département des Sciences Neurologiques, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal and Faculté de Médicine, Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Figure. EEG of a reflex experiential seizure induced during video monitoring. Scalp and sphenoidal electrode recording. Seizure onset with ictal rhythmic activity seen on the EEG after the patient is asked (arrow) to think about his family home. Continuous tracing. Vertical marker = 50 uv; horizontal marker = 1 second.