ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM - WHAT IT IS, INDICATIONS AND HOW TO PREPARE - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

What is the Electroencephalogram used for and how is it done?



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The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the brain and is used to identify neurological changes, such as seizures or episodes of altered consciousness, for example. Usually, it is done by attaching small metal plaques on the scalp, called electrodes, which are attached to a computer that records the brain's electrical waves, being a test widely used for not causing pain and being able to be performed by people of any age