Etiology
4th most common neurological condition.
What is Epilepsy.
How can Epilepsy be Diagnosed?
What is EEG, MRI, PET or SPECT
Seizures affect both sides of the brain.
What is Generalized Onset Seizures.
Percentage of the United States population that has epilepsy.
What is 1.2%
Used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain.
What is EEG
When a person is awake and aware during a seizure.
What is Focal Onset Aware Seizures
How many people nationwide have Epilepsy
What is 3.4
The medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body.
What is MRI.
When the person is confused or their awareness is affected during a focal seizure.
What is Focal Onset Impaired Awareness.
Epilepsy is higher and usually starts in what age groups?
What is Young children and older adults.
An imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning
What is PET Scan
Epilepsy causes what?
It causes episodes of sensory interference, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
What gender has a slightly higher probability of having epilepsy?
What is Males
Imaging test that shows how blood flows to tissues and organs.
What is SPECT Scan
Name one Sign or Symptom of Epilepsy
What is:
Confusion
Aura
Sudden Falls
Staring
Uncontrollable jerking movements
Strange sensations and emotions
Loss of consciousness or awareness