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Seizure

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Result from an excessive/synchronous neuronal discharge
This may manifest as:
-behavioural change
-involuntary skeletal muscle contraction
-altered level of awareness

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Epilepsy

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Tendency to get recurrent seizures/>2 seizures over 24 hours apart

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Epidemiology

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1 in 103 people has epilepsy
Up to 3% population will have a seizure at some point in their life
Risk factors for epilepsy:
-underlying development/acquired CNS abnormality
-family history
-prolonged/multiple/atypical febrile convulsions (typically between 6m and 6 yr)

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Seizure types

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Focal (partial) seizure :
-confined to one area of the brain
-may be associated with preserved awareness or impaired cognition
Bilaterally convulsive generalised seizure:
-network tends to start in both sides of the brain simultaneously
-more common in children

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Operational (practical) clinical definition of epilepsy

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At least 2 unprovoked (or reflex) seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart
One unprovoked (or reflex) seizure and a probability of further seizures similar to the general recurrence risk (at least 60%) after 2 unprovoked seizures occurring over the next 10 years
Diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome
Epilepsy is considered to be resolved for individuals who had age dependent epilepsy syndrome but are now part the applicable age or those who have remained seizure free for the last ten years with no seizure medicines for the last 5 years

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Ancillary investigations for epilepsy

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MRI- essential in adults unless strong suspicion of genetic generalised epilepsy
EEG- useful to establish focality
-focal abnormalities increase recurrence risk
-30% ‘hit rate’ on initial EEG may need sleep deprive and/or ambulatory recordings

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Refractory epilepsy

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Ongoing seizures (>1month) in spite of two adequate trials of antiepileptic drugs
1/3 patients refractory following single AED

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Who should be referred for surgical consideration

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History suggests focus
Refractory epilepsy
Reasonable age and health
-further investigation

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Ideal surgical candidate

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Young, prior, febrile seizures, recent seizure onset
Primarily focal seizures
Typical medial temporal lobe symptoms
Hippocampal sclerosis on MRI

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The MDTM epilepsy

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Neurology
Neurosurgery
Neurophysiology
Neuroradiology
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychiatry

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Resective surgery

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Refining localisation
Refining resection

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Refining localisation- imaging

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3T MRI
Quantitative MRI
FDG-PET-radio labelled glucose analog. Epileptogenic lesion generally hypo metabolic
HMPAO SPECT- tracer becomes hydrophilic (stable within neurones)
-image reflects uptake 15s after injection for further 40s
-increased uptake= increased neuronal activity= seizure activity

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Refining localisation- functional imaging MEG

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WADA- intracarotid Amytal injection- is there a safe alternative?
Functional MRI- speech mapping
MEG magnetoencephalogram:
-record minute magnetic fields generated by intra-neuronal currents
-detected by a series of 300+ magnetic coils within a super conductor (liquid helium)
-interictal recording. ‘Superficial’

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Where would we be without the EEG

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Subdural electrodes
Discs 4-5mm diameter, 5-10mm apart
In silastic strips (4-8 contacts) or rectangular grids (20-128 contacts)
Intracerebral (depth) electrodes
Serial cyclindrical contacts (4-18) 2-10mm apart, diameter of 1mm or less, recording areas of 3-5mm2
Flexible with retractable rigid stylet used for insertion or semi rigid

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Indications for IEEG

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To define to EZ when non-invasive data are inconclusive/divergent:
-mesial vs neocortical temporal lobe
-‘dual’ temporal lobe pathology
-rapidly generalising sz
-deep seated lesion (scalp recording limited)
To map eloquent cortical function precisely
-acquired lesions may displace function, longer standing lesions do not
To selectively ablate lesions (thermocoagulation)

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Resective epilepsy surgery

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Case selection is key
‘Lesion positive’ and single focus and minimal comorbidity
High premorbid IQ= chance of post op deficit
Neuropsychiatric f/u in selected cases is essential
Potentially offers best chance of seizure freedom
Outcomes:
-51% seizure free at 2 years
-36% seizure free at 10 years
-30% seizure free at 25 years

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Vagal nerve stimulation VNS

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VNS generator generates electrical impulse, surgeon implants generator subcutaneously over the chest and attaches electrodes to the left vagus nerve. Intermittent signals from the VNS device travel up vagus nerve and enter medulla
VNS indications include drop attacks, multi focal epilepsy
Worldwide: 55% mean seizure reduction by year 5 >50% seizure reduction in half patients

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Medtronic SANTE (stimulation of anterior thalamus for epilepsy) trial

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Electrodes surgically places in the thalamus a deep part of the brain on both sides
Stimulation every 5 minutes
Strength and duration of stimulation can be adjusted
Like vagus nerve stimulator patient can “trigger” stimulation for an aura or seizure

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Seizure symptoms

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Tend to be stereotyped- same series of symptoms occurs each time
Might be sensory symptoms involving tingling of one side of body
-might spread, might be painful or associated with temp change
If its prolonged may spread into an motor phase were there’s jerking of affected part
If jerking is prolonged patient experiences Todds paresis- weakness of affected area where jerking had occurred
Less commonly: sweating, flushing, pallor, tightness in throat, unusual sensation in stomach (epigastric aura)
Change in hearing or vision
-this is often a positive phenomenon- patient might see coloured shapes that often start from affected fish then spread
-can be difficult to distinguish from other symptoms like migraine

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Generalised epilepsy: seizure types

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Absence: associated with sudden brief alteration in awareness
Myoclonic: sudden jerking of both upper limbs
Tonic (incl infantile spasms): stiffening of body with eyes and head going back
‘Tonic clonic; tonic stiffening followed by jerking phase
Atonic: eg head drop, can be associated with risk for falling if whole trunk collapses down

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Making a diagnosis of epilepsy

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The history is key
2 or more stereotyped attacks
Ictal phase: seizures itself time from first symptom to end seizure activity, often encompasses a sense of aura or warning
Post ictal phase:manifest if someone has has a focal seizure as confusion, fatigue, headache. If someone has had pronounced convulsive seizure this phase can be associated with muscle pain, tongue biting,m urinary, faecal incontinence
-this disorientation following seizures often lasts hours/days
Witness account is important

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History taking

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Ask patient about early life and tendency of seizures
History head injuries
Family history seizures
Recollection of event and witness account
‘Warning’ (smell, taste, emotions, perceptions)
Alteration in awareness
Limb movements
Associated features:
-vocalisation
-frothing at mouth
-incontinence
-lateral tongue biting
-cyanosis
Post ictal symptoms: headaches, myalgia (especially post generalised seziures)
Evidence of nocturnal attacks
Beware:
-frontal lobe seizures: bizarre behaviours/motor automatisms, rapid recovery, minimal post ictal confusion
-brief focal seziures: brief olfactory or visual hallucinations, may leave patient feeling ‘strange or detached’

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Which of these could represent a seizure

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Recurrent tingling spreading up an arm
Recurrent intrusive imagery associated with fear
Recurrent muffling of sounds ‘white noise’
Recurrent intense ‘rising’ nausea

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Examination

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Focal neurology
Cardiovascular abnormalities
An ECG is essential: because older patients tend to have syncopal type episodes and seizures

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Investigating seziures
Bloods: -urea/electrolytes -infective screen (incl CSF) -infective screen -drug levels (toxins, antipsychotics) Imaging: MRI EEG (diagnostic/localisation vs prognostic) -chance of capturing epileptiform discharge 35%
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Causes of seizures
Genetic: childhood onset, FHx Previous febrile convulsions Infective /Autoimmune : meningoencephalitis Metabolic: hypocalcaemia, hyponatraemia, hypoglycaemia, liver failure, renal failure, anoxia Toxic: cocaine, amphetamine, toxic levels of penicillin, aminophylline, isoniazid, lowered seizure threshold-TCAs, phenothiazines, drug withdrawal-alcohol,benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anticonvulsants Malignancy
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Structural lesions
Cerebrovascular disease: common cause for seziures in elderly Underlying malignancy: rare, slow growing intra-cranial tumours Hippocampal sclerosis: -scarring of the hippocampus in early childhood -usually causes temporal lobe seizures
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EEG
They are surface recordings of intracranial discharge Whilst they will help you diagnose where a seizure is coming from this is not always the case Some cases where seizure discharge is too deep to be picked up by scalp recording Advantages of EEG: easily accessible, not invasive, painless, well tolerated Helpful in those who have childhood generalised seizure syndrome especially those who have photosensitive seizure syndrome as you can use flashlight to stimulate brain and try to bring out epileptic discharge
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Treatment epilepsy
Generally start AED after second seizure unless underlying structural/invasive cause Anti epileptics: 2/3rds seizure free with single agent -side effects (titrate slowly) -female patients —caution with valproate- teratogenicity —contraception Medication continued for at least 2 years following last seizure
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Surgical options epilepsy
Surgery (adults) -resection of lesion -vagal nerve stimulation -deep brain stimulation Stimulation based procedures are palliative- aim to shorten impact of seizure and lessen severity
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Iifestyle advice
Sleep hygiene Alcohol and drug (cocaine, MDMA) minimisation Managing stressors Occupation -armed forces, lorry driving restrictions -avoid shift work (chefs, carers) -avoid heights, open water swimming Sports: swim with others boxing
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Who can offer support to those with epilepsy
Epilepsy action Specialist nurses Liaison psychiatry
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Driving guidelines
Car drivers After a single seizure/blackout with seziure markers -stop driving for minimum 6 months After diagnosis of epilepsy/single episode with risk of recurrence -stop driving for minimum 12 months Up to patient to notify DVLA
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Status epilepticus
Convulsive seizure persisting for >5 minutes without recovery Medical emergency call 999 Secure airway give oxygen Gain venous access (bloods, glucose) Antiepileptic: lorazepam iv (2+2mg), levetiracetam/phenytoin/valproate iv infusion Give glucose and pabrinex if uncertain about seziure aetiology Transfer to ITU if not recovering
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When it doesnt look like epilepsy
Red flags: non epileptic attacks -multiple attacks types/ non stereotyped -prolonged attacks -bilateral jerking with preserved awareness -emotional post attack -attacks ‘situation dependent’ -rapid escalation, especially when investigations normal
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What do you do if you suspect that its NEAD non epileptic attack disorder
Suggest that episode is ‘atypical for epilepsy’ Discuss role of stress if patient shows insight- ask about dissociative symptoms Try and avoid prescribing medications Don’t try and broach diagnosis of NEAD unless patient has discussed NEAD before/is blessed with insight Refer to neurology especially if recurrent episodes/diagnostic doubt- epilepsy and NEAD commonly co-occur
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Who is at risk epilepsy
Elderly Immunocompromised- pregnancy, immunosuppressed Drug users
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First establish epilepsy
Witness account- behavioural change? Acute on chronic? Medication/drug history Collateral history is key
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Acute confusion on a background of dementia
Systemic illness causing delirium Falls with associated head injury- subdural Medication- metabolic imbalance Seizure worsening (aggravated by non compliance) -non convulsive status epilepticus
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Functions of the hypothalamus
General: -homeostasis and survival -motivated behaviours Integration of somatic and autonomic responses: -cardiovascular system -blood composition/volume -food/water intake -temperature control -circadian rhythms -reproductive behaviours -emotional behaviour ANS: endocrine systems, behaviour
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Clinical considerations
Physical brain injury -anatomical location-> rare -bilaterally Impact of lesions -diverse symptoms —nucleus specific -progressive changes -location
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Inputs and outputs
Inputs: massive integration -sensory inputs: internal environment, receptors within hypothalamus, viscera via brainstem. Homeostasis -sensory inputs: olfactory/retina, limbic regions, hippocampus. External environment Outputs: -pituitary-> hormone -brain stem -> ANS, coordination of behaviour -limbic-> emotion, coordination of behaviour
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Structure of the hypothalamus
Anterior-posterior axis -anterior —pre optic area: -set points -sleep -reproductive behaviours —suprachiasmatic nucleus -posterior -tuberal Medial-lateral axis: 3 zones. Lateral, medial, peri-ventricular -periventricular zone: —SCN —Arcuate nucleus (feeding) —paraventricular nucleus -medial zone: —paraventricular: pituitary control, feeding, autonomic control -lateral zone: —lateral hypothalamic area —supraoptic nuclei -release hormones (post pituitary)
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ANS control
Paraventricular nucleus -brain stem nuclei-> origins of neurons that influence preganglionic SNS/PNS Evidence: -stimulation/lesions of hypothalamus —increase/decrease BP and HR
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Endocrine control
The hypothalamus is connected indirectly to the anterior pituitary -PVN parvocellular cells Directly to the posterior pituitary -PVN and SO magnocellular cells
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Behavioural control
“Motivated” Wants/likes/needs-> reward Complex and varied
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Food intake- Role of hypothalamus
Glucose and brain. Constant demand but intermittent supply. Storage Setpoint distribution-> starvation/obesity Therefore intake regulation=complex. MS and neurodegenerative disease Short term regulation -receptors: glucose, ghrelin -inputs: mechanoreceptors in gut, glucose receptors in hepatic system
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Food intake- hypothalamic nuclei
Long term regulation: fat stores-> leptin-> hypothalamus Arcuate nucleus: leptin Paraventricular nucleus and others: -lesions-> uncontrolled feeding -controls ANS and signals to pituitary Lateral hypothalamic area: -lesions-> eating ceases -> starvation Motivation to search for food: -projections widespread -cortex -> behaviour NB- GLP 1 agonists
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Food intake and weight
Feast -> increases leptin -hypothalamus —pituitary hormones —decreases feeding behaviour —ANS ANS and pituitary hormones ->increase metabolic rate The increase in metabolic rate and decreased feeding behaviour lead to normal body weight
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Temperature control
Hypothalamic thermoreceptors NB pyrexia- change to set point Integrated response Autonomic- vasomotor changes in skin Endocrine- increase/decrease metabolism Behavioural- shivering, panting, seek warmth/shade
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Reproductive behaviour
ANS- sexual organs Endocrine- puberty, reproductive cycling Behavioural- courtship Are biologically male and female brains different -anatomical differences in males and females= sexual dimorphism nucleus -sex hormone receptors in many nuclei
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The basal ganglia and cerebellum
Cerebellum- closely involved with brainstem mechanisms Basal ganglia- integration of sensory and motor information Neither project directly beyond the brain
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The cerebellum
Sensorimotor coordination Control of muscle tone Motor learning
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Cerebellum 3 functional and anatomical components
Spino-cerebellum (medial region): sensory input from the spinal cord, output to the reticular formation and red nucleus. Motor cortex-> spinal cord control over axial musculature and posture -carries unconscious proprioceptive info from peripheral receptors (muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs, and joint capsules) through spinal cord and brainstem to cerebellum Vestibulocerebellum (caudal region): input from and output to vestibular nucleus (ventromedial pathway). Control over posture/balance, also eye movement Cerebro-ponto-cerebellum (lateral hemispheres): an Intracerebral motor loop cortex-> cerebellum->cortex M1 -instructs the primary motor cortex M1 regarding movement direction, timing and force -compares intended movements with actual movements sends compensatory instructions to M1
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Insights into function from damage to the cerebellum
Ataxia: unsteady staggering gait, spinocerebellem, cerebro-ponto-cerebellum, vestibulocerebellum Dysmetria: inaccurate termination of movement, spinocerebellum, cerebro-ponto-cerebellum Hypotonia: reduced muscle tone. Spinocerebellum Slow saccades, nystagmus: impaired eye movement, vestibulocerebellum Dysarthria: inarticulate speech due poor oropharyngeal muscular control. Cerebro-ponto-cerebellum
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Circuitry of the cerebellar cortex
Final destination of afferent pathways to cerebellum are the purkinje cells (indirect) in the cerebellar cortex have characteristic elaborate apical dendrites; aligned as stacks Granule cells describe no of cell types: have very small somas receive excitatory input from mossy fibres in pontine nuclei Deep cerebellar nuclei DCN cells can compare input from mossy and climbing input (sensory feedback) Before (via collaterals from axons to P cell-excitatory) and after cerebellar processing (via inhibitory P cell output) -an error signal
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Comparator/timer/regulator functions
Coordinated movements leading to meaningful behaviour require integration of sensory cues that inform animal of its environment and state of body, activating and coordinating a multitude of skeletal muscles then ensuring that all movements are timed correctly and take place as intended Intended movement (afference copy) -cerebellar cortex Actual movement (efferents copy sensory feedback) -input to the cerebellum from brain stem carried by climbing fibres and mossy fibres Comparison DCN -compensatory output to brain stem and cortex via the thalamus
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Summary cerebellar function
Regulates posture indirectly by adjusting output of major descending motor pathways Acts as a comparator identifying and correcting discrepancies between intended movement actual movement Acts as a timer sequencing motor activation resulting in smooth performance Role in motor memory and in instigating learned motor sequences when appropriate Not required for perception or muscle activation
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The basal ganglia
Group of associated subcortical nuclei ‘Dark basements of the brain’ The basal ganglia system ensures that the correct movements are initiated and maintained while unwanted movements are suppressed In contrast the cerebellum guarantees that movements take place in a smooth coordinated way
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Cortico-basal ganglia cortical loop
Integrates motor and sensory information from the cortex Relays back to the cortex via thalamus Motor circuit output to premotor/SMA cortex Selection and initiation of voluntary movement
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The motor loop
basal ganglia- outflow-thalamus-SMA cortex-PFC—basal ganglia GABA/inhibitory- Parkinson’s associates with increased activity in basal ganglia output nuclei
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The basal ganglia structures generally included
Striatum STR: -The caudate nucleus -putamen -nucleus accumbens Subthalamic nucleus STN Globus pallidus GP: external segment GPe, internal segment GPi Substantia nigra: reticulata SNr, pars compacts SNc
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The basal ganglia- basic circuit
Cortex- glutamate excitation from thalamus Striatum -GABA inhibition -GPe-> STN(excitatory)-> SNr/GPi inhibitory -GPi Inhibitory signal to thalamus SNc (dopamine modulation) to striatum Basal ganglia output inhibits excitatory drive to cortex
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Internal organisation of the basal ganglia: direct and indirect pathways
From the striatum, cortical input is relayed to two major basal ganglia areas, SNr and GPi ‘Direct’ pathways: striatonigral and striatopallidal GPi ‘Indirect’ pathways: projections via GPe and STN Opposing effects on thalamocortical output Balance between the ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ pathways Dopamine derived from SNc plays a key modulatory role
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Dopamine and the direct pathway
The direct pathway serves to promote movement Dopamine acts on excitatory D1 receptors on striato GPi/SNr neurons -> decrease BG output Facilitates movement
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Dopamine and the indirect pathway
The indirect pathway serves to suppress movement Dopamine acts on inhibitory D2 receptors on striato-GPe neurons Decrease STN activity Decrease basal ganglia output Facilitates movement
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The basal ganglia and motor dysfunction
Imbalance Between the direct and indirect pathways -> motor dysfunction Hypo kinetic disorders: eg Parkinson’s Hyperkinetic disorders: eg huntingtons disease, hemiballism, tardive dyskinesia
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Parkinson’s disease
“The shaking palsy” Tremor (usually resting tremor) Bradykinesia (slowness of movement) Rigidity (resistance to passive movement) Affects 0.1% of pop under 50 >50->1% Progressive disorder-> dementia, depression, bladder disturbance Average survival after manifestations ~15 years Primary pathology: degenerative loss >80% of nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway Lewy bodies are the pathological hallmark of PD
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Neurobiology of PD- treatment rationale
Dopamine loss-> excessive inhibition of thalamo-cortical pathway Accompanied/driven by increased activity in STN
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Treatments for PD
Many drugs to boost dopamine or dopaminergic transmission in brain L-DOPA remains key (replacement strategy) -dopamine agonists -drugs that reduce dopamine breakdown or re-uptake Deep brain stimulation No treatments address the underlying degeneration
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L-DOPA problems
Effectiveness diminishes over 2-5 years primarily due to the progressive nature of the disease decreased DA-Ergic nerve terminals Decreased capacity to convert L-DOPA to dopamine Result increase L-DOPA frequency Consequence: development of movement abnormalities (dyskinesia’s)
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Huntingtons disease
First described by George Huntington 1872 Excessive “choreiform” movement Uncontrollable relatively rapid motor patterns Disrupts normal motor activity Later stages-> psychiatric disturbance, dementia Autosomal dominant disorder Prevalence ca 1 in 15000 Peak age onset 40-45 year Progressive deterioration over 10-25 years Primary pathology (in early stages) is loss of striatal output neurons in indirect pathway
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Huntingtons disease 2
Loss of striatal output neurons in indirect pathway Suppression of STN Decrease BG output Overactive thalamocortical pathway Involuntary movement
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Drug treatments huntingtons disease
Symptomatic relief only Tetrabenazine: VMAT inhibitor, decreased DA storage and release Chlorpromazine: DA antagonist Baclofen (intrathecal): GABA-B agonist, decrease spinal reflexes
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Other hyperkinetic disorders of BG origin
Hemiballismus: -cause: damage to STN (usually due to stroke, unilateral) -effect: violent flailing movements of limbs (contralateral) Tardive dyskinesia: -cause: increase DA receptor sensitivity due to long term exposure to antipsychotic drugs (dopamine receptor antagonists) Effect: uncontrolled movement, especially of facial and trunk muscles (extrapyramidal effects) NB. Dopamine therapy in PD can also-> acute dyskinesia
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Substance dependence
Drug abuse- social disapproval, culture Not misuse : -wrong indication -wrong dose -too long
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Dependence
Physical: -anxiety/insomnia -N&V -cramps -tachycardia -piloerection -diarrhoea Psychological: -compulsive behaviour -anxiety
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Origins of dependence
Drug variable : degree of reward User variable: absorption/metabolism. Genetics Environmental variable: peer pressure
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Tolerance
Innate: genetics Acquired: metabolic, behavioural, pharmacodynamic
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Opiates
Heroin, morphine -pethidine- purely synthetic IV/smoke: -rush -injectable infections -street ‘pharmacy’ -rapid tolerance- not all effects Highly rewarding
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Reward
GABA inhibit inhibitory effect on dopamine neurone Mu receptor located on gabaergic interneurons in ventral tegmental area Opiate receptors inhibit AC so reduce cAMP which excites neurones . DA increases Reductions inhibit neurone So if opiate receptors were on dopamine neurones they’d have opposite effect
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Opiate overdose
Treatment: naloxone -structurally similar to morphine agonist to antagonist at opiate receptors -t1/2 short <1 hour. Most opiates have longer 1/2 life so naloxone would need to given repeatedly
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Opiate dependence
Treatment difficult success rate low -methadone: opiate absorbed more rapidly orally, long half life so then if took heroin would have less effect so less motivation to take. Long half life means withdrawal symptoms would be better. Dose slowly reduced -psychotherapy
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Stimulants caffeine
-caffeine —social drugs -withdrawal syndrome —lethargy —irritability —w/e headache — phosphodiesterase inhibitor so increases cAMP which increases neuronal activity- stimulant —adenosine receptor antagonist
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Stimulants cocaine
Coca leaves Crack: free base (low melting point), smoked Inhibits Catecholamine uptake: blocks uptake of dopamine increasing synaptic levels dopamine -rewarding -tissue necrosis by blocking uptake catecholamines vasoconstriction of vasculature in nose->reduces blood supply-. Ischaemia-> necrosis Withdrawal eased with TCA tricyclic antidepressants
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Stimulants amphetamine
Catecholamine releaser Rewarding Overdose treated with neuroleptics Ketamine
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Methylene-dioxymethamphetamine
MDMA 5-HT releaser (serotonin) Euphoric effect Lesions in brain
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Cannabis
Cannabis sativa Three major cannabinoids Eg tetrahydrocannabinol All lipid soluble Cannabinoid receptor Low doses: -euphoria -uncontrollable laughter -‘sharpened’ sensory awareness High doses: -dream-like state -Ptosis Cannabis tobacco more carcinogenic Few users seek treatment
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Sedatives
Alcohol Benzodiazepines -commonly prescribed —anxiety, insomnia —opiate withdrawal

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