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Seizure electroencephalogram

Introduction

Overview

Overview

EEG should be performed as soon as possible and can detect: focal sharp waves or spikes (focal epilepsy) and bilateral/generalized epileptiform activity (generalized epilepsy).

Electroencephalogram

Electroencephalogram

EEG should be performed as soon as possible and can detect:[1]

  • Focal sharp waves or spikes (focal epilepsy)
  • Bilateral/generalized epileptiform activity (generalized epilepsy)
References

References

  1. ↑ Johnson EL (2019). “Seizures and Epilepsy”. Med Clin North Am. 103 (2): 309–324. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.002. PMID 30704683.

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