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EEG - Risks

Alternative Names

Electroencephalogram; Brain wave test

What the risks are:

The procedure is very safe. However, the flashing lights or fast breathing (hyperventilation) required during the test may trigger seizures in those with seizure disorders. The health care provider performing the EEG is trained to take care of you if this happens.

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  • Reviewed last on: 3/2/2009
  • David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed By: Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital (5/29/2008)

References

Foldvary-Schaefer N, Wyllie E. Epilepsy. In: Goetz, CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 52.

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