Generalized Periodic Epileptiform Discharges
Posted on
November 24, 2023
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Generalized Periodic Epileptiform Discharges
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Generalized Periodic Epileptiform Discharges
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https://www.acns.org/UserFiles/file/ACNSStandardizedCriticalCareEEGTerminology_rev2021.pdf
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GPDs are bisynchronous, high-amplitude discharges, reoccurring periodically or pseudo periodically for at least 50% of the EEG. Periodic discharges, either generalized (GPD*) or lateralized (PLED/LPD*) are common EEG patterns seen in CCEEG in an ICU setting and clinically most patients are clinically stuporous or comatose. GPD*s can take a variety of waveforms from rhythmic delta, triphasic waves to frank spike-wave discharges. The most common cause for this pattern is an anoxic brain injury.
GPDs can be associated with focal and generalized seizures as well as nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE at approx 20%). GPDs associated with plus features (superimposed fast or rhythmic delta activity) or higher frequency (>1.5 Hz) are more strongly associated with seizures.