"Alpha-coma" in association with generalization paroxysmal (spike-wave) activity: a case report.
We report a patient with a severe hypoxic encephalopathy. The electroencephalogram revealed both an "alpha-coma" pattern and generalized intermittent runs of 11/2-21/2 spikewave activity. The paroxysmal activity was suppressed by Dilantin leaving the underlying "alpha rhythm" intact. This association has only been touched upon in the past.
D000513:Alpha Rhythm; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003128:Coma / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged