Spike Wave

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June 8, 2023
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Spike Wave

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A transient is a single wave consisting of a brief mono-, bi-, or triphasic waveform. Examples of transients are spike or sharp discharges, which are defined as waves distinguishable from the background activity. A spike discharge has higher correlation with a seizure diagnosis but not all spike transients are abnormal.

Question:
What is the duration of a spike wave?
A
20s-70s
B
<70ms
C
70ms-200ms
D
<200ms
E
Correct Answer: 
B

Resources: 

Yamada, Thoru, and Elizabeth Meng. Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EEG. Available from: Wolters Kluwer, (2nd Edition). Wolters Kluwer Health, 2017.

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