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I had a seizure and did an E.E.G, just wanted assistance in understanding what their findings are

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heidi35071
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Was cooperative and generally alert but on occasions lacked  concentration and sometimes restless 

The most dominating feature of the EEG is the frequent episodic and fairly rhythmical delta activity at about 1.1-2.1Hzand up to 225( funny symbols) often of jagged contours Which occurs predominantly over anterior quadrants with emphasis frontally and at times spreading further back. This activity lasts up to 6secs and are fairly responsive with no clinical accompaniments observed.

The EEG otherwise contains a widespreadbundance of low-medium voltage fast rythmiat 14-22Hzmixes with the occasional , irregular theta components at 5.5-7.9Hz. An alpha rhythm at 9-11Hz and up to 82 (funny symbols ) appears symmetrically and responsive 

A good attempt at hyperventilation for 3 minutes enhances the above mentioned delta wave episodes. 

ECG level 1 shows a resting sinus rhythm at about 48 beats per minute   

IMPRESSION 

        THre EEG is abnormal with the main abnormality being intermittent bi-frontalhigh amplitude rhythmical delta wave activity on a normal symmetrical background 

The bi-frontal low waves could well represent degraded epileptiform activity rising from both frontal lobes, a brain stem disturbance with involvement of the thalamo-cortical pathways, or may even be part of a metabolic encephalopathy such as hepatic disease ( Hugh gamma GT noted) 

Well worth checking PT/INR

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  • Jon8181
    Jon8181 heidi35071

    Posted

    I had 2 E.E.G.'s at 2 different times. I was having seizures almost daily. The neurologist diagnosed me with having Complex Partial Seizure Disorder and Simple Partial Seizure Disorder. I don't mean to come off as insensitive, but I have no clue what you wrote.

    • heidi35071
      heidi35071 Jon8181

      Posted

      Hi, I had no idea how hat anything meant n my follow up appointment is not till next week so I wanted to have a little idea of what things meant 
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