Evaluating the use of prolonged video-EEG monitoring to assess future seizure risk and fitness to drive

Abstract

Objective: The use of prolonged video-electroencephalography monitoring (VEM), rather than routine electroencephalography (EEG), in predicting the risk of future seizures in patients with epilepsy is not well studied. A longer period of monitoring could be more likely to capture either ictal or interictal epileptiform activity. This information may better assist clinical decision making on driving fitness. The goal of this study was to evaluate the use of 6-hour prolonged VEM versus routine EEG in the assessment of future seizure risk and driving fitness for patients with epilepsy. Methods: Data on consecutive patients referred for 6-hour prolonged VEM were retrospectively analyzed. Criteria..