Resting-state fMRI studies in epilepsy

Neurosci Bull. 2012 Aug;28(4):449-55. doi: 10.1007/s12264-012-1255-1.

Abstract

Epilepsy is a disease characterized by abnormal spontaneous activity in the brain. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) is a powerful technique for exploring this activity. With good spatial and temporal resolution, RS-fMRI is a promising approach for accurate localization of the focus of seizure activity. Although simultaneous electroencephalogram-fMRI has been performed with patients in the resting state, most studies focused on activation. This mini-review focuses on RS-fMRI alone, including its computational methods and its application to epilepsy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electroencephalography / methods
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Nerve Net / physiopathology