title: Significance of the EEG in the decision to initiate antiepileptic treatment in patients with epilepsy: a perspective on recent evidence.
abstract: The significance of electroencephalography in the prediction of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure remains a topic of debate. Opinion on the initiation of antiepileptic treatment after a first seizure also remains divided. However, in view of recent evidence, this article is intended to highlight the significance of a properly performed EEG in the decision to initiate antiepileptic drug treatment as early as possible to prevent further morbidity and other consequences.
authors.affiliation: Physiology Department, G.R. Medical College, 8, C-Block, Near Paliwal Health Club, Harishanker-puram, Lashkar, Gwalior 474009, MP, India. dr_jaseja@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Harinder
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jaseja
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003657:Decision Making; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants