Apparatus and method detect a detection cluster that is associated with a
neurological event, such as a seizure, of a nervous system disorder and
update therapy parameters that are associated with a treatment therapy.
The occurrence of the detection cluster is detected when the maximal
ratio exceeds an intensity threshold. If the maximal ratio drops below
the intensity threshold for a time interval that is less than a time
threshold and subsequently rises above the intensity threshold, the
subsequent time duration is considered as being associated with the
detection cluster rather than being associated with a different detection
cluster. Consequently, treatment of the nervous system disorder during
the corresponding time period is in accordance with one detection
cluster. Treatment therapy may be provided by providing electrical
stimulation, drug infusion or a combination. Therapy parameters may be
updated for each m.sup.th successive group of applications of the
treatment therapy or for each n.sup.th detection cluster.