Identifying Patterns of Epileptiform Discharges

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Which type of discharges occur at regular intervals and have similar morphology?

Brief (potentially ictal) rhythmic epileptiform discharges (BERDs)

Generalized periodic discharges (GPDs) (correct)

LPDs

SREDA (Subclinical EEG discharges of adults)

Which type of discharges are considered a rarely seen pattern and can mimic an electrographic seizure?

LPDs

Generalized periodic discharges (GPDs)

Brief (potentially ictal) rhythmic epileptiform discharges (BERDs)

SREDA (Subclinical EEG discharges of adults) (correct)

Which type of discharges are described in critically ill patients and neonates and can be related to epileptogenic foci in refractory epilepsy?

SREDA (Subclinical EEG discharges of adults)

Brief (potentially ictal) rhythmic epileptiform discharges (BERDs) (correct)

Generalized periodic discharges (GPDs)

LPDs

Which type of EEG discharge is commonly seen in myoclonic epilepsy?

Poly spike and waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical EEG feature of children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)?

Slow spike and waves Signup and view all the answers

Which type of EEG discharge is seen in primary generalized epilepsy with a normal background?

Generalized spike and waves Signup and view all the answers

What type of EEG discharge can be seen with focal structural lesions and after the resolution of partial-onset status epilepticus?

Lateralized periodic discharges (LPDs or PLEDs) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epileptiform discharge is characteristic of absence seizures but can also occur in other types of generalized seizures?

3 Hz and spike-wave Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency range of spike-and-wave discharges at the onset and resolution?

3.5 Hz to 4 Hz Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epileptic spikes are common in benign focal epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS)?

Horizontal dipoles Signup and view all the answers

Identifying Patterns of Epileptiform Discharges

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Which type of discharges occur at regular intervals and have similar morphology?

Which type of discharges are considered a rarely seen pattern and can mimic an electrographic seizure?

Which type of discharges are described in critically ill patients and neonates and can be related to epileptogenic foci in refractory epilepsy?

Which type of EEG discharge is commonly seen in myoclonic epilepsy?

What is the typical EEG feature of children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)?

Which type of EEG discharge is seen in primary generalized epilepsy with a normal background?

What type of EEG discharge can be seen with focal structural lesions and after the resolution of partial-onset status epilepticus?

Which type of epileptiform discharge is characteristic of absence seizures but can also occur in other types of generalized seizures?

What is the frequency range of spike-and-wave discharges at the onset and resolution?

Which type of epileptic spikes are common in benign focal epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS)?

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