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Definitions of diagnostic techniques for neurologically impaired patients, neurosurgical procedures, and different types of seizures. It includes definitions of cerebral angiography, ct angiography, ct perfusion, magnetic resonance imaging, wada test, electroencephalography, electromyography, craniotomy, carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm clipping, febrile seizure, petit mal seizure, grand mal seizure, and epilepsy.
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DEFINITION 1 Cerebral Angiography Computerized tomography CT angiography CT perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Wada test Electroencephalography Electromyography TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 Craniotomy Carotid Endarterectomy Aneurysm Clipping TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 Undertaken to remove diseased brain tissue Removal of a piece/part of the skull - temporarily TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 Used to remove plaque from the internal walls of the internal carotid artery "reduces risk of stroke" by correcting stenosis(narrowing) Incision is made in one of the skin folds of the neck to access the affected carotid artery; blood flow to brain temporarily occluded TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 Used to obliterate the neck or attachment of the aneurysm to the blood vessels, thus disabling it
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DEFINITION 6 Febrile Petit Mal Grand Mal TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 Seizure in small children associated with high fever Infants TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 According to text, occur in children aged 3 to 12 Involve brief loss of awareness and are associated with staring, chewing, blinking, and occasional myoclonic jerks "Small" seizure TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 Huge seizure From text, loss of consciousness followed by tonic convulsions consisting of repeated hyperextension of the body and breath holding spells resulting in cyanosis and tongue biting TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 Diagnosed after having 2 or more seizures. Recurring and unprovoked.