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Electro-Encephalogram (Eeg)

Electro-Encephalogram (Eeg) EEG (Berger’s rhythm) Types of Rhythms (Important in Sleep-Wake Cycle) – Bilaterally Symmetrical Alpha Beta Theta Delta Alpha Wave Regarded as normal wavefront Occur when at rest & eyes closed with active/wandering mind Associated with decreased level of attention (relaxed/subconscious thinking) Regular Rhythm Frequency 8-13 Hz ;Amplitude – 50-100 V) Origin – Most evident on parietal & occipital region Beta Wave Occurs during Focused attention Irregular rhythm; At full […]

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Electro-Encephalogram (Eeg)

ELECTRO-ENCEPHALOGRAM (EEG) Q. 1 An adolescent is brought to the emergency department following an episode of myoclonic jerks at morning after waking up. His consciousness was not impaired. His EEG shows generalized 3-4 Hz spike and slow wave complexes. Most probable diagnosis is? A Generalized tonic clonic seizure B Absent seizure C Temporal lobe epilepsy