The Value of Electroencephalography in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy in Elderly Patients With Seizures


Tascilar N. F., Bozdemir H., Aslan K., Sarica Y., Seydaoglu G.

EPILEPSI, vol.12, no.1, pp.32-41, 2006 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.32-41
  • Keywords: Aged, cerebrovascular disorders/complications, epilepsy/classification/diagnosis/etiology, electroencephalography, seizures/etiology
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aetiology and electroencephalography (EEG) signs in the diagnosis of epilepsy in patients who experienced their first ever seizure at the age of 60 years and older were evaluated in this study.