Molaie M, Cruz A
Department of Neurology, SUNY Health Science Center.
Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol. 1988 Oct;70(4):288-92. doi: 10.1016/0013-4694(88)90047-8.
Eight men with complex partial seizures who had frequent focal interictal epileptiform discharges (FIEDs) during routine EEGs were selected for all-night EEG recording before, and after 36 h of sleep deprivation. After sleep deprivation 6 of 8 patients showed increased FIEDs. The pooled mean number of FIEDs was greatest during light non-REM stages of sleep, especially stage II. Thus sleep deprivation is an effective activation method in medicated patients with complex partial seizures. However, a significant activation requires recording stage II sleep after sleep deprivation.
