PPT-The Role of EEG in the Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy

Stephen J Falchek MD I have no conflicts of interest to declare Objectives What is an EEG Why do we value them What are the benefits and limitations First Presumptions Brain and muscle are electrical organs. Service in Kazakhstan and Role of ". SVSNevro. " Public Union – Movement of Physicians and Patients Against Epilepsy.. Savinov. Sergey . Viktorovich. – Chairman of the Board of ". SVSNevro. " Public Union (Movement of Physicians and Patients Against Epilepsy . Mazen. Al-Hakim, M.D.. Focal Epilepsy. Localization related. Part. i. al. seizures.. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is the most common type. Hipocampal Sclerosis (HS) . (Mesial Temporal Sclerosis) is the most common cause of TLE. Questions taken from. At what age do human beings attain the predominant alpha frequency that is seen in adults?. A. 6-8 years. B. 8-10 years. C. 10-12 years. D. 12-14 years. E. 14-16 years. Basic EEG. Christos . Lambrakis. M.D.. 1. September 20. th. , 2014. How is PNES Diagnosed . with Video-EEG. . . . 2. PNES. Non-epileptic seizures are episodes that resemble epileptic seizures clinically but are not derived from electrical disturbances. . American Epilepsy Society. Created by the . Pediatric . Workgroup of the Student & Resident . Education . C. ommittee. American Epilepsy Society . 2015. PC Slide-. 1. O. utline. Section 1: Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes Presenting in Neonates and Early Infancy. Christos . Lambrakis. M.D.. 1. September 20. th. , 2014. How is Epilepsy Diagnosed. Recognizing Types of Seizures. a. nd . Imitators of Epilepsy. 2. . 3. Brain. *Weight: 3 . lbs. *Made of 75% water. Melody Calla, PA-C. Physician Assistant. Department of Neurology. NorthShore. University . HealthSystem. Objectives. Describe and define different types of seizures. . Identify common causes of seizures. What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. Redab. . Al-. Ghawanmeh. Objectives. Definitions. Epidemiology. Classification. Etiology. Epileptic . syndroms. Treatment. Prognosis. Disorders that mimic seizures. Definitions. Seizure. Epilepsy. Status . www.epilepsydiagnosis.org. https://www.epilepsydiagnosis.org/. New terms for seizure descriptors. Epilepsy syndromes. From: . www.epilepsydiagnosis.org. Developed from: ILAE position paper on classification of epilepsies and. VERVIEW. Definition. Classification of seizure.. Types of seizure:. Focal seizure. Generalized seizure.. Etiopathogenesis.. Approach to a patient of seizure.. Anti-epileptic drug therapy.. Differential diagnosis of seizure.. etal. Pseudo-Petit Mal Dischargeplaying a key role in the recurrence of FS in the presence of PPMD, and also to indicate that PPMD is a marker of favorable prognosis in reported that the prevalence o require . a highly trained . neurologist for interpretation. Current utilization of EEGs in Epilepsy Monitoring Units and Intensive Care Units require long-term monitoring with data collected over hours or days. However, having certified staff on-site to provide 24/7. Dr . Jeevan. . Silwal. MD,DNB,FIPN. Pediatric Neurologist. Siliguri. . . SEIZURES: . A seizure is defined as:. “Transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.”.