Neurophysiological correlates of sibling pairs discordant for bipolar affective disorder.
Eleven sibling pairs discordant for bipolar disorder were compared on the basis of computerized EEGs and auditory evoked potentials. The findings suggest that CNS overarousal may be characteristic of trait bipolar disorder.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000513:Alpha Rhythm; D001143:Arousal / Q000502:physiology; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D003201:Computers; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005072:Evoked Potentials, Auditory; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010551:Personality