Session 1D: Finding Memory Retrieval Pathways in Epileptic Patients Using Depth Electrodes
Session Number
Session 1D: 1st Presentation
Advisor(s)
Vernon Leo Towle, University of Chicago
Location
Room A155
Start Date
28-4-2017 8:30 AM
End Date
28-4-2017 9:45 AM
Abstract
Epilepsy is a neurological condition of recurrent seizures as caused by changes in the structure of the brain, brain infection or disease, stroke, or genetic reasons. This study focuses on the determining areas of the brain that are active during memory retrieval, as seen through a long term memory test used on epileptic patient. By using data from a language study that consisted of a Long Term Memory Test, EEG files were obtained and analyzed using a Neuroscan program. Of the 6 patients analyzed, 3 patients showed significant activation patterns. All of the activation occurred in the temporal lobe, suggesting that when patients search for information already processed they have to go through the temporal areas to reach the information. The data demonstrates there is a difference in the processing, storage, and retrieval of memory.
Session 1D: Finding Memory Retrieval Pathways in Epileptic Patients Using Depth Electrodes
Room A155
Epilepsy is a neurological condition of recurrent seizures as caused by changes in the structure of the brain, brain infection or disease, stroke, or genetic reasons. This study focuses on the determining areas of the brain that are active during memory retrieval, as seen through a long term memory test used on epileptic patient. By using data from a language study that consisted of a Long Term Memory Test, EEG files were obtained and analyzed using a Neuroscan program. Of the 6 patients analyzed, 3 patients showed significant activation patterns. All of the activation occurred in the temporal lobe, suggesting that when patients search for information already processed they have to go through the temporal areas to reach the information. The data demonstrates there is a difference in the processing, storage, and retrieval of memory.