The effect of hyperventilation on the frequency of Rolandic spikes.
We have shown in this study of 20 patients that the frequency of Rolandic spikes was significantly lower during hyperventilation and the 2 minutes following hyperventilation than during normal wakefulness.
Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.
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Nicholl
J K
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Willis
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Rice
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004569:Electroencephalography; D019305:Epilepsy, Rolandic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male