Medicine
EEG Patterns in Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus
Quick fact
Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) accounts for up to one-third of all status epilepticus cases and can persist for hours or days without any obvious convulsive movements, making it a hidden neurological emergency.
Why this is interesting
Someone may be having a seizure right now—but you wouldn't know it by looking at them. Their brain is in a state of continuous electrical storm, yet they just seem confused or drowsy.