Computer-assisted interpretation of the EEG background pattern: a clinical evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Interpretation of the EEG background pattern in routine recordings is an important part of clinical reviews. We evaluated the feasibility of an automated analysis system to assist reviewers with evaluation of the general properties in the EEG background pattern.

Methods

Quantitative eeg methods were used to describe the following five background properties: posterior dominant rhythm frequency and reactivity, anterior-posterior gradients, presence of diffuse slow-wave activity and asymmetry. Software running the quantitative methods were given to ten experienced electroencephalographers together with 45 routine EEG recordings and computer-generated reports. Participants were asked to review the EEGs by visual analysis first, and afterwards to compare their findings

SUBMITTER: Lodder SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3901663 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature