Category: Investigation

NCV is often used along with an EMG to tell the difference between a nerve disorderand a muscle disorder. NCV detects a problem with the nerve, whereas an EMG detectswhether the muscle is working properly in response to the nerve's stimulus.

The purpose of video EEG monitoring is to record brain wave activity between andduring seizures, and to have a video picture of what happens during a typical seizure.The ability to precisely correlate the signs and symptoms on video recordings with theEEG changes provides the most important information for diagnosis and treatment.

EEG brain mapping is a neurophysiological technique based on computer-assistedanalysis of conventional EEG. This technique, generally consisting in quantitativeanalysis of EEG (QEEG), which is potentially useful in identifying anomalies in patientswith cerebral trauma or in children with cognitive disorders. In the field of epilepsy EEGbrain mapping could help clinics to detect spikes, locate an epileptic focus and suggestthe type of epilepsy.

ECG is simple electrocardiogram (ECG) could help a physician to determine whether apatient has depression or bipolar disorder.

The purpose of an NPA is to define the client's specific cognitive strengths andweaknesses and to identify the relationships between the neuropsychological findingsand the client's medical and psychiatric condition.

An IQ test is an assessment that measures a range of cognitive abilities and provides ascore that is intended to serve as a measure of an individual's intellectual abilities andpotential. IQ tests are among the most administered psychological tests.