Virginia Mason's Neuroscience Institute is dedicated to the diagnosis of epilepsy, and improving the lives of patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy represents a common neurologic disorder that can cause recurrent seizures — a neurologic event associated with increased electrical activity in the brain.

To help diagnose epilepsy, a thorough clinical history will be conducted. Additional tests may include:

• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to evaluate the structure of the brain
• EEG (electroencephalogram) to monitor brain waves
• Cardiac tests to evaluate heart conditions that might mimic seizures from the brain
• Blood tests

For more information about seizure disorders or to schedule an appointment with a Virginia Mason neurologist specializing in seizure disorders, call (206) 341-0420.