Brain waves are the tiny pulses of the electrical activity that are produced as the neurons communicate with each other. There are several different types of brain waves. Traditionally, they fall into four types and are measured in cycles per second referred to as Hertz or Hz for short. Our overall brain activity is a mix of all the frequencies at the same time, some in greater quantities and strength than others.
Delta waves are the slowest and occur during sleep. Beta waves are the fastest and occur when we are actively thinking and problem solving.
That being said, interpreting the results of an EEG is more than just the presence of slow and fast brain waves but if there are abnormalities. One
example of an abnormal EEG is the two sides of the brain show different patterns of electrical activity.
I hope that I have communicated that there is no simple answer to your question if slow brain waves are a symptom of seizures.
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Hello Anonymous.
Brain waves are the tiny pulses of the electrical activity that are produced as the neurons communicate with each other. There are several different types of brain waves. Traditionally, they fall into four types and are measured in cycles per second referred to as Hertz or Hz for short. Our overall brain activity is a mix of all the frequencies at the same time, some in greater quantities and strength than others.
Delta waves are the slowest and occur during sleep. Beta waves are the fastest and occur when we are actively thinking and problem solving.
That being said, interpreting the results of an EEG is more than just the presence of slow and fast brain waves but if there are abnormalities. One
example of an abnormal EEG is the two sides of the brain show different patterns of electrical activity.
I hope that I have communicated that there is no simple answer to your question if slow brain waves are a symptom of seizures.
Maryann
August 6, 2013 - 5:11pmThis Comment
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