Abstract
The diagnosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) can only be made with EEG-video monitoring. The authors describe a provocative technique without placebo. Patients with a clinical suspicion for PNES underwent an activation procedure using suggestion, hyperventilation, and photic stimulation. Of 19 inductions performed, 16 (84%) were successful in inducing the habitual episode. The authors' technique had a sensitivity comparable to those using placebo (e.g., saline injection), but does not have disadvantages.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1904-1905 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 26 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology