2023 Annual Meeting | C62 - EEG: Normal EEG, Normal Variants, and How to Avoid the Common Pitfall of Overreading

Date Sunday 04/23/23

Time 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM EST Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Rebecca E. Matthews, MD

Topic(s) Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG)

Learning Objectives Participants should become familiar with basic normal EEG patterns, normal variants, and be able to differentiate between normal variants and epileptiform discharges. Additionally, participants should be able to understand how and why EEG is misinterpreted and how to minimize overreading.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Medical Knowledge

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Advanced Practice Provider

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Audience Participation

Event Timeline
03:30 PM - 03:35 PM EST	Introduction	Introduction Rebecca E. Matthews, MD
03:35 PM - 04:10 PM EST	Speaker	Normal EEG and Normal Variants Rebecca E. Matthews, MD
04:10 PM - 04:50 PM EST	Speaker	Defining Epileptiform Activity: How to Distinguish Discharges from Normal Variants Fabio Nascimento, MD
04:50 PM - 05:30 PM EST	Speaker	Overreading EEG: Why Does it Occur, What Are the Consequences, and How it Can Be Avoided Selim R. Benbadis, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Rebecca E. Matthews, MD	Dr. Matthews has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Neurelis. Dr. Matthews has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Speaker with Penry Epilepsy Programs.
Fabio Nascimento, MD	Dr. Nascimento has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Nascimento has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Team Member with Neurology RFS that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Nascimento has a non-compensated relationship as a Production Team with Neurology Podcast that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Selim R. Benbadis, MD, FAAN	Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Stratus. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for SK Lifesciences. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Jazz. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Eisai. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Neurelis. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Sunovion. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Livanova. Dr. Benbadis has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for UCB. The institution of Dr. Benbadis has received research support from Greenwich/Jazz. The institution of Dr. Benbadis has received research support from SK Lifesciences.