Epilepsy Board Review
A Comprehensive Guide
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Imitators of Epilepsy
At least 25% of patients admitted for long-term video-EEG monitoring have no epilepsy. It is important for clinicians to determine whether the clinical events or spells are truly epileptic or not. Early event ...
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Principles of Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management
Epilepsy is a fairly common condition compared to other neurological disorders. Approximately 3.1 % of the US population (about 9 millions) suffers from epilepsy. About 5 % of the US population (about 15 milli...
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Physiologic Basis of EEG and Epilepsy
The cerebral cortex is organized into six horizontal layers. Extensive horizontal cortico-cortical connections make up the vast majority of the cortical synapses. Cell membranes of neurons have ion channels th...
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Normal EEG Variants and Artifacts
Recognition of normal EEG variants and artifacts is crucial for accurate EEG interpretation. Normal EEG variants and artifacts often present with distinctive electrographic features that may include morphology...
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Ictal and Interictal EEG
The EEG is an essential part of the initial evaluation of patients presenting with paroxysmal episodes and the surgical evaluation of patients with medically intractable seizures. The EEG is often ordered in t...
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Quality of Life in Epilepsy
Not only are seizures physically stressful and potentially injurious, but they are also associated with psychological, cognitive, and other comorbidities. Thus, their effects on the individual’s quality of lif...
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EEG in Encephalopathy and Coma
The EEG is a very important part of the evaluation of patients with acutely altered mental status. Many of these patients are referred from intensive care settings, and a routine initial step often involves ob...
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