Different Neuronal Networks Are Associated with Spikes and Slow Activity in Hypsarrhythmia

Purpose: West syndrome is a severe epileptic encephalopathy of infancy characterized by a poor developmental outcome and hypsarrhythmia. The pathogenesis of hypsarrhythmia is insufficiently understood.

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