Abstract |
43 patients were evaluated catamnestically 5-10 years after a bemegride test in order to proof its relevance. The bemegride test was considered as diagnostically helpful in 37 cases (86%) based on observations of the course. It had been false negative in four cases (9,3%), and false positive in two cases (4,7%). The occurrence of epileptic attacks is indicated by the activation of regular and irregular spike-wave complexes as well as other specific epileptic discharges. These could be activated by an average threshold of 68,5 mg or 1,09 mg/kg body weight in 86,2% of all patients with epileptic attacks. The threshold dose was lower in cases of primary generalized attacks than in complex focal attacks. The indication for the bemegride test is restricted.
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Authors | P Bülau, W Fröscher |
Journal | EEG-EMG Zeitschrift fur Elektroenzephalographie, Elektromyographie und verwandte Gebiete
(EEG EMG Z Elektroenzephalogr Elektromyogr Verwandte Geb)
Vol. 15
Issue 3
Pg. 132-7
(Sep 1984)
ISSN: 0012-7590 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | EEG Aktivierung mit Bemegrid in der Epilepsie-Diagnostik. Teil 2: Katamnestische Untersuchungen. |
PMID | 6435995
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bemegride
(pharmacology)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Electroencephalography
- Epilepsy
(diagnosis, physiopathology)
- False Positive Reactions
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Seizures
(physiopathology)
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