Epilepsy (Confirmatory)
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EEG indicated whenever epilepsy suspected
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Uses of EEG in epilepsy ○ Diagnostic: support diagnosis, classify seizure, localize focus, quantify ○ Prognostic: adjust anti-epileptic treatment
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Normal in 10-20% of epileptic patients
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Background slowed by: ○ AED, diffuse cerebral process, postictal state
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Artifact from: ○ Eye rolling, tremor, other movement, electrodes false Positive reading
