Electroencephalography (EEG) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Diamond Vrocher III, MD
Coauthor:
Mark J Lowell, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James S Cohen, MD
IN THIS ARTICLERisksVery few risks are associated with an EEG. You may be asked not to take certain seizure or antidepressant medications 1-2 days before you have an EEG. This may make you more prone to have a seizure, which is exactly what the doctor would like to measure. During an EEG, the doctor may encourage the things that stimulate your seizures, such as deep breathing or flashing lights, so that he or she can see what happens in your brain during your seizures. Viewer Comments & ReviewsElectroencephalography (EEG) - ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Describe your experience with an EEG |
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Normal EEG Variants »
The phrases "electroencephalogram (EEG) variant waves" or "normal EEG variants" refer to waves that are rare or unusual but not generally abnormal.
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