Child Neurology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
burst suppression
An EEG pattern characterized by alternating periods of high-amplitude activity ('bursts') and low-amplitude or flat activity ('suppression').
VEEG
Video electroencephalography; continuous monitoring that combines EEG recording with simultaneous video observation of t...
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Surgical device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from brain ventricles to the abdominal cavity.
vigabatrin
An antiepileptic drug that is first-line treatment for infantile spasms, particularly in tuberous sclerosis complex.
West syndrome
Epileptic encephalopathy characterized by infantile spasms, hypsarrhythmia, and developmental regression.