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What does an ambulatory 24 hour eeg diagnose? a neurologist ordered an exam based on my symptoms?
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You can read this short article for more info: https://www.epilepsy.com/diagnosis/eeg/ambulatory. Take care and good luck to you!
Answered 2/25/2023
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Ambulatory EEGs are employed to pick up epileptic events which have not been demonstrated in the basic 45-50 minute initial study. But typically, would recommend total duration of at least 72 hrs. and sometimes 96 hrs. to be as thorough as possible.
Answered 2/25/2023
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