CVA in Patients Suffering From Decreased Consciousness, Confusion or Headaches to an Emergency Room
CVA in Patients Suffering From Decreased Consciousness, Confusion or Headaches to an Emergency Room
A CVA occurs when there is a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. Fast
 identification of CVA is crucial in order to refer the patient to an appropriate medical
 center as well as to direct him/her to a suitable treatment upon arrival to the Medical
 Center, in order to minimize the permanent damage to the brain. In this study, we are
 evaluating a tool for detecting CVA based on EEG (electroencephalograph) data analysis using
 innovative algorithm. The system is comprised of four electrodes, reference electrode and
 earphones for auditory stimulation. In the study, 120 patients arriving to the emergency room
 with decreased consciousness, severe headaches or dizziness will be monitored for five-minute
 each, with EEG accompanied with auditory stimulation. The EEG analysis will be performed
 based on the synchronization of the front and back hemispheres. During CVA, specific
 hemisphere is damaged, therefore desynchronization is expected. The purpose of this study is
 to develop a tool for identifying CVA in patients who have no clear CVA related signs.
Inclusion Criteria:

 Patients arriving to the emergency room with decreased consciousness, severe headaches or
 dizziness

 Exclusion Criteria:

 Pregnant women