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Spasms in Epilepsy

Spasms are brief, involuntary muscle contractions or jerks, and are typically associated with specific types of epilep…
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Absence Seizures

Absence seizures are a type of generalized seizure, but we'll discuss them separately because the syndrome of abse…
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Myoclonic Seizures

Myoclonus refers to sudden, brief involuntary muscle jerks or twitches. These jerks are most commonly seen in individ…
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Tonic Seizures

Tonic seizures are a type of seizure that involves sustained muscle contraction, typically affecting the body symmetr…
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Tonic-Clonic Seizures

Tonic-clonic seizures , formerly known as "grand mal" seizures, are one of the most well-known and dramatic …
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Focal Seizures

Focal seizures are a complex and important type of seizure disorder, with distinct characteristics and clinical implic…
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Generalized Seizures

Generalized seizures involve abnormal electrical activity that affects both hemispheres of the brain. These seizures c…
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Understanding Seizures and Their Evolution

A seizure is an abnormal burst of cortical activity that disrupts the brain's normal functioning. Understanding th…
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Photoparoxysmal Response (PPR)

The photoparoxysmal response (PPR) refers to the appearance of epileptiform activity triggered by photic (light) stim…
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Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges (BIRDs)

Brief potentially ictal rhythmic discharges (BIRDs) are a unique EEG pattern that shares some characteristics with sei…
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Paroxysmal Fast Activity in EEG

1. What is Paroxysmal Fast Activity? Paroxysmal fast activity refers to sudden bursts or occurrences of rapid bra…
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Rhythmic Patterns in EEG

Rhythmic activity in the brain refers to repetitive electrical waves that occur at a regular interval, often reflectin…
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Periodic Patterns in EEG

1. General Concept of Periodicity In EEG recordings, periodic patterns are generally considered abnormal…
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Localizing Epileptiform Discharges EEG

1. General Localization of Discharges In EEG readings, epileptiform discharges are often localized to spe…
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Sharps, Spikes & Slow Waves in EEG

1. Sharps A sharp wave is a brief, high-amplitude EEG pattern that lasts between 70-200 milliseconds. …
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The EEG in Epilepsy

The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a crucial diagnostic tool in evaluating and diagnosing epilepsy and other neurologi…
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