Introduction Epilepsy is chronic neurological disorder Characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures Seizures are transient signs of abnormal excessive or synchronous neural activity 50 million worldwide. 90% in developing countries More in young children and over 65, but can occur anytimeIntroduction • Epilepsy is chronic neurological disorder • Characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures • Seizures are transient signs of abnormal, excessive or synchronous neural activity • 50 million worldwide. 90% in developing countries • More in young children and over 65, but can occur anytime