A model of feedback control for the charge-balanced suppression of epileptic seizures.

Journal of Computational Neuroscience
Beth A Lopour, Andrew J Szeri

Abstract

Here we present several refinements to a model of feedback control for the suppression of epileptic seizures. We utilize a stochastic partial differential equation (SPDE) model of the human cortex. First, we verify the strong convergence of numerical solutions to this model, paying special attention to the sharp spatial changes that occur at electrode edges. This allows us to choose appropriate step sizes for our simulations; because the spatial step size must be small relative to the size of an electrode in order to resolve its electrical behavior, we are able to include a more detailed electrode profile in the simulation. Then, based on evidence that the mean soma potential is not the variable most closely related to the measurement of a cortical surface electrode, we develop a new model for this. The model is based on the currents flowing in the cortex and is used for a simulation of feedback control. The simulation utilizes a new control algorithm incorporating the total integral of the applied electrical potential. Not only does this succeed in suppressing the seizure-like oscillations, but it guarantees that the applied signal will be charge-balanced and therefore unlikely to cause cortical damage.

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Sep 3, 2010·Journal of Computational Neuroscience·Beth A LopourAndrew J Szeri
Nov 1, 2013·Journal of Computational Neuroscience·Prashanth SelvarajAndrew J Szeri
Dec 24, 2013·Journal of Computational Neuroscience·Vera M DadokAndrew J Szeri
Apr 9, 2015·Journal of Computational Neuroscience·Vera M DadokAndrew J Szeri
May 8, 2013·Journal of Neural Engineering·Chia-Chu ChiangMing-Shaung Ju
Feb 10, 2017·Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·Benjamin J ZhangMohammad-Reza Alam

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