Diagnostics·Diagnostics
Video EEG monitoring
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Overview
Video EEG monitoring is a test that records your brain's electrical activity and video of your behavior at the same time. It helps doctors see what happens during a seizure or unusual episode.
Key facts
- It combines an EEG (brain wave recording) with time-synced video.
- The test can last from hours to several days, often in a hospital.
- It helps doctors tell the difference between seizures, fainting, or other conditions.
Video EEG monitoring is a standard test for people with epilepsy that is hard to diagnose or treat. It is not a routine test for everyone, but it is performed in many hospitals worldwide.
It is typically used for people of any age who have seizures or seizure-like episodes that are difficult to identify or control.