The Role of Long-Term Monitoring in Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy and Seizure Mimics
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Fereshteh Ghadiri * , Ali Gorji  |
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , fe.ghadiri@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (6093 Views) |
Introduction: Considering the prevalence of epilepsy and its great impact on patients’ lives, diverse diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have been developed. Long term monitoring (LTM), simultaneous recordings of seizure attack and electroencephalograms, facilitates achieving definite diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Conclusion: Therefore, understanding the foundations of this technique helps neurologists and other interested parties to apply it appropriately. |
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Keywords: Electroencephalography, Seizures, Epilepsy |
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Type of Study: Review --- Open Access, CC-BY-NC |
Subject:
Neurophysiology
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