An evidence-based approach to proper diagnostic use of the electroencephalogram for suspected seizures

Epilepsy and Behavior

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 219-222

  Brigo, Francesco ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VERONA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Diagnosis; EEG; Epilepsy; Seizure; Sensitivity; Specificity

Indexed keywords

AMBULATORY CARE; ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; HUMAN; PROBABILITY; REVIEW; SEIZURE; SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY;

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY; EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; HUMANS; SEIZURES; SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY;

EID: 79959623425     PISSN: 15255050     EISSN: 15255069     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.04.004     Document Type: Review

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