Short Sharp Spikes (Pathological)
- Definition: Brief epileptiform discharges indicative of underlying cortical irritability or epilepsy.
- Characteristics:
- Typically higher amplitude (>50 µV)
- Slightly longer duration, clearer epileptiform morphology
- Often focal, associated with cortical abnormalities or epilepsy syndromes
- Commonly accompanied by aftergoing slow-wave components
- Can occur at any sleep stage or awake state
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