How can EEG help in epilepsy?
| Diagnosis of epilepsy |
| Differential diagnosis of paroxysmal neurological events |
| Distinction between a focal and generalised seizure disorder |
| Identification of syndrome specific changes |
| Recognition of photosensitivity |
| Management of epilepsy |
| Assessing risk of recurrence after an unprovoked seizure |
| Selection of antiepileptic treatment |
| Likelihood of seizure relapse if medication is withdrawn |
| Identification of epileptogenic region in epilepsy surgery candidates |
| Investigation of cognitive decline |
| Detection of non-convulsive status |
| Monitoring in convulsive status |