Abstract
This chapter discusses some techniques that combine the spatial resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with the temporal resolution of electroencephalogram (EEG) by concurrently acquiring EEG and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This is one of the most exciting new advances in epileptology, and it can form the basis of new insights into the mechanisms of seizure generation and epilepsy concepts. The chapter reviews the results of a few studies that have used this technology, including applications of the method. The concurrent fMRI/EEG recording is technically challenging but has great potential for clinical and scientific neurologic applications. However, there are many obstacles that need to be overcome to achieve successful EEG recording in MRI scanners. The chapter concludes that simultaneous application of EEG and fMRI is a powerful technique for understanding the mechanisms of epilepsy and is likely to revolutionize clinical diagnosis and management.
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