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Electroencephalogram
Test
Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test
*Please note that our office now does Electroencephalograms (EEG) Test in house to provide more comprehensive care. Current and prospective patients of Dr. Bercovici can have their test and follow up in the same clinic. Patients not being followed by Dr. Bercovici can also have an EEG test, please have your doctor fill out the Referral FORM, available by “clicking” the button BELOW, and fax it to our office.
This is a test that your doctor may order for a variety of reasons. In some cases some patients with different symptoms may require an EEG test. However, it’s a very important test for patients who may have seizures / epilepsy.
During your appointment you would be asked to lie down and the technologist will place electrodes with a little gel on your head. During the EEG you will be asked to breathe fast (called hyperventilation), open and close your eyes. During the photic stimulation the technologist will flash some lights at different frequencies. The goal of these activating procedures is to bring out abnormalities on the EEG.
While the recording lasts about 20-30 minutes this appointment may take 1 hour including prep time. To aid in prep please avoid using any hair products that morning.
Please note in some cases we may ask you to be sleep deprived to increase the chance of finding something on the EEG. Patient will be
asked to come in first thing in morning after being up from midnight on. Please note in these situations not to consume any caffeinated beverages as we would like to see how the EEG changes while you sleep. Please make sure you can get a ride back home.
In some cases we will record video together with the EEG. You will be asked to sign a consent form. If there are any triggers or precautions please let the technologists know ahead of time.
In some cases more prolonged EEG monitoring can be arranged for upto 3 hours.
As with other medical tests please note that a normal result does may not rule out seizures or epilepsy and your doctor may need to repeat the test.
Your EEG results will be stored securely as with any other medical records and a report will be sent to your doctor. If you are not a patient of our clinic your doctor can refer to Dr. Bercovici to follow up on any abnormalities.
Please “click” the button BELOW for the FORM that your doctor will need to fill out and have them fax it back to our office for an appointment to be booked.
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Location:
QUEENSWAY PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
SOUTHERN ONTARIO EPILEPSY CLINIC
(SOEC)
190 Sherway Drive
Suite #308
Toronto, ON
M9C 5N2
TEL: 416-620-SOEC (7632)
FAX: 416-620-7633
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SOUTHERN ONTARIO EPILEPSY CLINIC
QUEENSWAY PROFESSIONAL CENTRE
190 SHERWAY DRIVE, SUITE #308
TORONTO, ONTARIO M9C 5N2
TEL: 416-620-SOEC (7632)
FAX: 416-620-7633
TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL
NEUROLOGY CLINICS, 2 WEST WING
399 BATHURST STREET
TORONTO, ONTARIO M5T 1S8
TEL: 416-603-5232
FAX: 416-603-5768