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EEG analysis using wavelet-based information tools

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 153; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jneumeth.2005.10.009

1872-678X

Osvaldo A. Rosso, M.T. Martín, A. Figliola, Karsten Keller, A. Plastino,

Neural Networks and Applications

Wavelet-based informational tools for quantitative electroencephalogram (EEG) record analysis are reviewed. Relative wavelet energies, wavelet entropies and wavelet statistical complexities are used in the characterization of scalp EEG records corresponding to secondary generalized tonic–clonic epileptic seizures. In particular, we show that the epileptic recruitment rhythm observed during seizure development is well described in terms of the relative wavelet energies. In addition, during the concomitant time-period the entropy diminishes while complexity grows. This is construed as evidence supporting the conjecture that an epileptic focus, for this kind of seizures, triggers a self-organized brain state characterized by both order and maximal complexity.