We evaluated attention and memory functions in 8 patients with normal IQ, affected by partial epilepsy or sporadic seizures, who presented subcontinuous/continuous EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep. We found an impairment of attention in 5/8 cases, of memory in 3/8 cases. A deficit of these cognitive functions may be a pathogenetic mechanism for the learning disorders, that are often present in patients with frequent EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep.
Posar A., Parmeggiani A., Santucci M., Giovanardi-Rossi P. (2002). Evaluation of attention and memory functions in patients with subcontinuous/continuous EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep. BOLLETTINO-LEGA ITALIANA CONTRO L'EPILESSIA, N/A(118), 367-369.
Evaluation of attention and memory functions in patients with subcontinuous/continuous EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep
Posar A.;Parmeggiani A.;Santucci M.;Giovanardi-Rossi P.
2002
Abstract
We evaluated attention and memory functions in 8 patients with normal IQ, affected by partial epilepsy or sporadic seizures, who presented subcontinuous/continuous EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep. We found an impairment of attention in 5/8 cases, of memory in 3/8 cases. A deficit of these cognitive functions may be a pathogenetic mechanism for the learning disorders, that are often present in patients with frequent EEG paroxysmal abnormalities during sleep.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
