Get a more refined diagnosis through advanced imaging
Understanding the exact root cause of a seizure is critical for an accurate diagnosis and
effective treatment plan. In addition to being a world-renowned epilepsy center, Mayo
Clinic is
a leader in epilepsy research and education. As Mayo Clinic doctors continuously conduct research
that
improves imaging techniques, new treatment therapies may be available to patients who may
benefit from a refined diagnosis. Your team will work with you to determine which tests are
best
for you.
Experts in Neurology
describe advanced diagnostics and sophisticated imaging techniques that, when used to detect or focus on the
abnormalities causing epilepsy, can help guide treatment options and ultimately transform patient care.
The latest in imaging and diagnostics are available at Mayo Clinic, including studies
designed
to assess:
Blood flow abnormalities
Single photon emission computerized tomography
Subtraction ictal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) coregistered with MRI
Statistical parametric mapping-based methods
Changes in electrical activity
High-frequency oscillation density mapping
Stereo electroencephalogram
Functional MRI
Changes in chemistry
Positron emission tomography MRI
Subtle lesions or other abnormalities
Morphometric Analysis Program imaging
Simultaneous positron emission tomography MRI
Other tests, including the 7-Tesla MRI available at Mayo Clinic's Minnesota campus —
the
first clinically available in
the U.S.
Genetic testing is also available for complex conditions.
