What's an E E G?
Electroencephalography Is an Electrophysiological Monitoring Method to Record Electrical Activity on the Scalp That Has Been Shown to Represent the Macroscopic...
Electroencephalography is an electrophysiological monitoring method to record electrical activity on the scalp that has been shown to represent the macroscopic activity of the surface layer of the brain underneath. It is typically non-invasive, with the electrodes placed along the scalp.
What is an EEG used to diagnose?
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a medical test used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. A number of electrodes are applied to your scalp. EEG can help diagnose a number of conditions including epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumours.
Why would a doctor order an EEG?
Why It's Done
Most EEGs are done to diagnose and monitor seizure disorders. EEGs also can identify causes of other problems, such as sleep disorders and changes in behavior. They're sometimes used to evaluate brain activity after a severe head injury or before a heart transplant or liver transplant.
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