VEEG
Pronunciation: VEE-eeg
Also written as: VEEG — Video Electroencephalography
Video electroencephalography; continuous monitoring that combines EEG recording with simultaneous video observation of the patient.
Full Definition
VEEG (Video Electroencephalography) is a diagnostic technique that combines continuous EEG monitoring with simultaneous video recording of the patient's behavior and movements. This method allows clinicians to correlate electrical brain activity with clinical manifestations during seizures or other events. VEEG monitoring typically occurs in specialized epilepsy monitoring units and can last from hours to several days. It is essential for characterizing seizure types, localizing seizure foci for surgical planning, and differentiating epileptic from non-epileptic events.
Usage
Usage note: Spell out on first use; may also be written as "video EEG" in some contexts.
In Context
- "VEEG monitoring captured three typical seizures over a 48-hour period." — Epilepsy monitoring unit report
- "The patient was admitted for VEEG to evaluate medication-resistant seizures." — Hospital admission note