Richard A Hrachovy, M.D.

Distinguished Emeritus Professor

Email

hrachovy@bcm.edu

Positions

Distinguished Emeritus Professor: Neurology-Neurophysiology
Baylor College of Medicine

Past Head: Peter Kellaway Section of Neurophysiology
Baylor College of Medicine

Past Director: Baylor Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Baylor College of Medicine

Past Medical Director: Neurophysiology Laboratory
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Past Regional Director: Southwest Epilepsy Center of Excellence
Department of Veterans Affairs

Past Site Director: Southwest Epilepsy Center of Excellence
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Past Deputy Executive: Neurology Care Line
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Addresses

Department of Neurology (Office): Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
McNair Campus
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/neurology

Education

MD from The University of Texas Medical Branch: Galveston, TX

Residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch: Galveston, TX; Neurology

Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX; Neurophysiology

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology

Professional Interests

Clinical neurophysiology
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Neonatal seizures
Infantile spasms

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

In the News

Dr. Hrachovy's Bibliography

Comprehensive list of publications and presentations

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Selected Publications

Frost JD, Lee CL, Hrachovy RA, Swann JW. " High frequency EEG activity associated with ictal events in an animal model of infantile spasms. " Epilepsia. 2011 Jan ; 52 (1) : 53-62.
Pubmed PMID: 21204817.
Pellock JM, Hrachovy R, Shinnar S, Baram TZ, Bettis D, Dlugos DJ, Gaillard WD, Gibson PA, Holmes GL, Nordl DR, O'Dell C, Shields WD, Trevathan E, Wheless JW. " Infantile spasms: a U.S. consensus report. " Epilepsia. 2010 Oct ; 51 (10) : 2175-89.
Pubmed PMID: 20608959.
Lee CL, Frost JD, Swann JW, Hrachovy RA. " A new animal model of infantile spasms with unprovoked persistent seizures. " Epilepsia. 2008 Feb ; 49 (2) : 298-307.
Pubmed PMID: 17941850.
Frost JD, Hrachovy RA. " Pathogenesis of infantile spasms: a model based on developmental desynchronization. " J Clin Neurophysiol. ; 22 (1) : 25-36.
Pubmed PMID: 15689710.
Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Glaze DG. " Coupling of focal electrical seizure discharges with infantile spasms: incidence during long-term monitoring in newly diagnosed patients. " J Clin Neurophysiol. 1994 Jul ; 11 (4) : 461-4.
Pubmed PMID: 7962492.
Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Glaze DG. " High-dose, long-duration versus low-dose, short-duration corticotropin therapy for infantile spasms. " J. Pediatr.. 1994 May ; 124 (5) : 803-6.
Pubmed PMID: 8176573.
Hrachovy RA, Glaze DG, Frost JD. " A retrospective study of spontaneous remission and long-term outcome in patients with infantile spasms. " Epilepsia. ; 32 (2) : 212-4.
Pubmed PMID: 1848513.
Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Kellaway P. " Hypsarrhythmia: variations on the theme. " Epilepsia. 1984 Jun ; 25 (3) : 317-25.
Pubmed PMID: 6539199.
Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Kellaway P, Zion TE. " Double-blind study of ACTH vs prednisone therapy in infantile spasms. " J. Pediatr.. 1983 Oct ; 103 (4) : 641-5.
Pubmed PMID: 6312008.
Hrachovy RA, Frost JD, Kellaway P. " Sleep characteristics in infantile spasms. " Neurology. 1981 Jun ; 31 (6) : 688-93.
Pubmed PMID: 6264348.