ROLE OF LONG-TERM EEG MONITORING IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY

The value of long-term EEG recordings for diagnosis and differential d iagnosis of epilepsy is described. It is emphasized that long-term EEF monitoring increases the scope of EEG techniques and improves the dia gnostic value of standard EEG recordings providing up to 90% positive diagnostic information. In particular, the value of ambulatory cassett e recording is stressed. Allowing quantification of epileptic activity recorded in real-life situation, useful information not available by means of standard EEG recordings can be obtained. Recording and scorin g all-night sleep, it enables studying abnormalities of sleep patterns . In addition the value of long-term EEG recordings in therapy and con trol of epileptic patients is pointed out and discussed.