HealthWise KnowledgeBase
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Test Overview
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that
measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors
(Reference electrodes Opens New Window Reference 
Opens New Window) are attached to your head and hooked by
wires to a computer. The computer records your brain's electrical activity on
the screen or on paper as wavy lines. Certain conditions, such as
Reference seizures Opens New Window, can be seen by the changes in the normal
pattern of the brain's electrical activity.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference May 8, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
|
© 1995-2011, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Reference Terms of Use. Reference How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
