Differential Diagnosis
8 CHAPTER Differential Diagnosis Pradeep Sahota While the range of treatment options for managing seizures has improved significantly, newly diagnosed epilepsy continues to evoke concern in the mind of the…
NEUROLOGY
Epidemiology
6 CHAPTER Epidemiology Sanjeev V. Kothare The epidemiology of epilepsies across ages is described, with specific emphasis on incidence and prevalence for age, gender, type of seizures and epilepsy syndromes,…
Epilepsy Syndromes
4 CHAPTER Epilepsy Syndromes Richard P. Morse CLASSIFICATION OF EPILEPTIC SYNDROMES AND THE EPILEPSIES There are many reasons why classification of the epilepsies matters. A standardized classification and terminology for…
The EEG in Epilepsy
Chapter 10 The EEG in Epilepsy There are many indications for EEG testing, but the most common reason that an EEG is obtained is to assist in the diagnosis of…
Electroencephalographic Localization
Chapter 4 Electroencephalographic Localization It is easy to underestimate the importance of learning the skills of precise EEG localization compared with the bigger picture of EEG interpretation. On the face…
Introduction to Commonly Used Terms in Electroencephalography
Chapter 3 Introduction to Commonly Used Terms in Electroencephalography In this chapter, we review the basic terms used in electroencephalography and strategies for communicating EEG findings to others. The creation…
Filters in the Electroencephalogram
Chapter 7 Filters in the Electroencephalogram The use of filters in recording and displaying EEG data is an indispensable tool in producing interpretable EEG tracings. Without filters, many segments of…
The Abnormal EEG
Chapter 9 The Abnormal EEG An EEG is considered abnormal if it has findings known to be associated with a pathologic or disease state. As discussed in Chapter 8, “The…
Electroencephalographic Electrodes, Channels, and Montages and How They Are Chosen
Chapter 5 Electroencephalographic Electrodes, Channels, and Montages and How They Are Chosen In electroencephalography, the term montage refers to the order and choice of channels displayed on the EEG page….
