Yu-Chen Lin, Hui-An Lin, Ming-Long Chang, Sheng-Feng Lin
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Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of reduced montage electroencephalography (EEG) for seizure detection and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a diagnostic meta-analysis to assess the sensitivity and specificity of reduced EEG montages in detecting seizure activity. A hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic curve (HSROC) model was used to estimate the area under the curve (AUC). Subgroup analyses were conducted to identify sources of heterogeneity. Bayesian estimates were used for validation.
Results: Across 8 studies encompassing 3,458 reduced EEG montage samples, all studies used a reduced EEG montage with 7 to 10 electrodes. The pooled sensitivity was 0.75 (95 % CI: 0.68-0.80), and the pooled specificity was 0.97 (95 % CI: 0.95-0.98). The HSROC model had an AUC of 0.96 (95 % CI: 0.93-0.97). Variations in study results were attributed to factors such as the number of electrodes (pooled sensitivity of 0.66 for studies employing <8 leads and 0.77 for studies employing ≥8 leads) and montage design coverage (pooled sensitivity of 0.64 for studies employing subhairline montage and 0.77 for studies employing above-hairline montage). The Bayesian and frequentist findings agreed with each other and had a pooled sensitivity of 0.74 (95 % HPD: 0.65-0.83) and pooled specificity of 0.97 (95 % highest posterior density 0.95-0.98).
Conclusion: Reduced EEG montages with 8 or more electrodes are feasible for seizure detection, especially in emergency settings where rapid detection is crucial.
期刊介绍:
Neurophysiologie Clinique / Clinical Neurophysiology (NCCN) is the official organ of the French Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SNCLF). This journal is published 6 times a year, and is aimed at an international readership, with articles written in English. These can take the form of original research papers, comprehensive review articles, viewpoints, short communications, technical notes, editorials or letters to the Editor. The theme is the neurophysiological investigation of central or peripheral nervous system or muscle in healthy humans or patients. The journal focuses on key areas of clinical neurophysiology: electro- or magneto-encephalography, evoked potentials of all modalities, electroneuromyography, sleep, pain, posture, balance, motor control, autonomic nervous system, cognition, invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation, signal processing, bio-engineering, functional imaging.