Inability of Lyapunov Exponents to Predict Epileptic Seizures

Ying-Cheng Lai, Mary Ann F Harrison, Mark G. Frei, Ivan Osorio

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Abstract

It has been claimed that Lyapunov exponents computed from electroencephalogram or electrocorticogram (ECoG) time series are useful for early prediction of epileptic seizures. We show, by utilizing a paradigmatic chaotic system, that there are two major obstacles that can fundamentally hinder the predictive power of Lyapunov exponents computed from time series: finite-time statistical fluctuations and noise. A case study with an ECoG signal recorded from a patient with epilepsy is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume91
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 8 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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