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Ambulatory EGG in general and how to prepare for this procedure. Ambulatory EEG What is an ambulatory EEG test? This test is similar to that of the EEG monitoring test records the patterns of electrical changes both normal and abnormal, from the millions of nerve cells in the brain. The Ambulatory EEG monitoring test gives patients

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Dr. Shanker Dixit's Neurology Center of Las Vegas offers electronic check-in, treatment options for a variety of diagnoses, cutting edge procedures (backed up by electronic health records) and medical legal services: Diagnoses Dementia Epilepsy Headache Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Huntington's Disease Peripheral Neuropathy Stroke Procedures Electroencephalogram (EEG) Ambulatory EEG Ambulatory Video EEG Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)

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What is a Brain Tumor? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth found inside the skull that can cause serious health complications. Brain tumors can be either benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Brain tumors can push on parts of the brain and cause pressure or shift the brain inside the skull. This can lead to

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Evoked Potentials, sometimes called Evoked Responses, are tests that record the brain's response to sounds, touch, and light. These tests help to evaluate a number of neurological conditions. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) checks the pathway from the ear to the brain. The BAEP test may help uncover the cause of hearing balance problems, and other

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Carotid Ultrasound is a painless and harmless test that uses a high frequency sound wave to create pictures of the insides of the two large arteries in your neck. These arteries, called the carotid arteries, supply your brain with oxygen rich blood. You have one carotid artery on each side of your neck. There is no

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A TCD uses ultrasound waves to measure the blood flow rate and direction in the mail cerebral arteries of the brain. It helps detect blockages, narrowing, or spasms of the arteries. TCD is non-invasive and has no risks. No special precautions are necessary. No special preparation is needed. There are not diet or activity restrictions before

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Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography are two separate tests that are usually done one after the other. Preparation for this procedure: No children please. Please be on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late your test may be rescheduled. You may eat, drink, and keep your normal schedule until the test. If you smoke,

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Ambulatory Video EEG (Electroencephalogram) enables the interpreting neurologist to actually look at events along with associated electroencephalographic discharges. A video camera with EEG equipment is hooked up to the patient in the office. The patient than typically goes home with the equipment and goes about usual activities. Any specific events are recorded and then reviewed in

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What is an ambulatory EEG test? This test is similar to that of the EEG monitoring test records the patterns of electrical changes both normal and abnormal, from the millions of nerve cells in the brain. The Ambulatory EEG monitoring test gives patients the capability to walk around and carry on normally while recordings are being

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An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) 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 a paper as wavy lines. Certain conditions, such as seizures, can be seen

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