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What EEG determine?

Hi, can an EEG determine if epileptic seizures are focal or generalized? See where in the brain they are triggered? Can EEG determine what type of epilepsy it is?

  1. when diagnosing epilepsy, doctors will use a number of tests and physical exam. This article explains some of the tests and what they can help identify Diagnosing Epilepsy: What Are the Steps? I hope this is helpful. Please do not hesitate to reach out. All my best, Julie (team member)

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