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  1. Electroencephalography - Wikipedia

    Electroencephalography (EEG) [1] is a method to record an electrogram of the spontaneous electrical activity of the brain. The bio signals detected by EEG have been shown to represent …

  2. EEG (electroencephalogram) - Mayo Clinic

    May 29, 2024 · An EEG records the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes put on the scalp. EEG results show changes in brain activity. This may help diagnose brain conditions …

  3. Electroencephalogram (EEG) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    An EEG is a test that detects abnormalities in your brain waves, or in the electrical activity of your brain. During an EEG, electrodes are pasted onto your scalp.

  4. EEG (Electroencephalogram): Uses, Procedure, Risks

    Dec 8, 2025 · An electroencephalogram (EEG) detects abnormal brain waves that cause seizures. EEG uses include diagnosing epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain tumors.

  5. EEG: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jan 13, 2025 · An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to measure the electrical activity of the brain.

  6. EEG Test (Electroencephalogram): Purpose, Procedure, and Results - WebMD

    Dec 18, 2023 · An EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a test that records the electrical signals of the brain by using small metal discs (called electrodes) that are attached to your scalp.

  7. Electroencephalogram - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    An electroencephalogram (EEG) is an essential tool that studies the brain's electrical activity. Despite developing more advanced imaging techniques, EEG remains the essential …

  8. Electroencephalography - Neurologic Disorders - MSD Manual …

    The EEG is examined for asymmetries between the 2 hemispheres (suggesting a structural disorder), for excessive slowing (appearance of 1- to 4-Hz, 50- to 350-muV delta waves, as …

  9. EEG (Electroencephalogram): Purpose, Procedure, and Risks

    Nov 9, 2021 · An EEG is a test that measures your brain waves and helps detect abnormal brain activity. The results of an EEG can be used to rule out or confirm medical conditions.

  10. Quick Facts:Electroencephalography (EEG) - Merck Manual Consumer Version

    EEG is a simple, painless test that records your brain’s electrical activity to see how well different areas of your brain are working. Doctors use EEG to check problems such as seizures.