Epilepsy: The Quintessential Pathology of Consciousness
Behavioural Neurology 2011 Andrea E. Cavanna, Fizzah Ali 24 citations
Alterations in consciousness are central to epileptic manifestations, and involve changes in both the level of awareness and subjective content of consciousness. Generalised seizures are characterised by minimal responsiveness and subjective experience whereas simple and complex partial seizures demonstrate more selective disturbances. Despite variations in ictal origin, behaviour and...