Temporal-lobe Changes Associated with the Syndromes of Basilar-vertebral Insufficiency: An Electroencephalographic Study
- 31 October 1964
- Vol. 2 (5417) , 1104-1107
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5417.1104
Abstract
The electroencephalographic changes associated with the major and minor syndromes of basilar-vertebral insufficiency are reviewed in 40 cases. Nineteen of the recordings were assessed as being within normal limits. Among the abnormalities, temporal-lobe disturbances were the commonest finding-13 out of a total of 21 abnormal records. The importance of recognizing the occurrence of focal disturbances in the electroencephalogram in association with the syndrome of basilar-vertebral insufficiency is stressed, for angio-graphy and air-encephalography are poorly tolerated in these patients. The high incidence of normal records and the non-specific nature of many of the abnormalities limit the value of the electroencephalogram, but nevertheless in some cases it provides useful additional information.Keywords
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