What is an EEG test and in what cases is it used?

Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a neurological examination method used to record and evaluate the brain's summary electrical activity.

In our center, EEG examination is performed in 2 rooms with a Japanese-made Nihon Kohden device and a portable, Bluetooth-equipped Missar device.

EEG examination is suitable for all age groups.

EEG examination is used in the diagnosis of the following diseases:

• Epilepsy
• Memory loss and seizures
• Brain damage as a result of trauma
• Brain tumors
• Inflammation (pathologies) of the central nervous system
• Sleep disorders
• Dementia, Alzheimer's
• Stroke
• Speech delay in children, various paroxysmal conditions
• Disorders of consciousness and perception, forgetfulness
• Psychiatric diseases
• Coma, brain death

EEG examination at the Republican Diagnostic Center is performed by neurologist Dr. Almaz Safarova, Ph.D.