Neurology procedures, page 2 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Evoked potential assessment to Therapeutic procedure of nervous system. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Evoked potential assessment
About this service. A type of neurophysiological assessment that measures the electrical responses of the nervous system to sensory stimuli.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020032 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of nervous system › neurophysiological assessment.
Specialty: Neurology
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Executive function assessment
Evaluation of organizing and planning ability, as well as working memory, mental flexibility, list-making, and execution of tasks. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers executive function assessment through Neurology.
As a diagnostic service, executive function assessment helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009020 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical assessment › cognitive assessment.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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GABA modulator therapy
About this service. Use of a drug or agent that does not act as agonist or antagonist but does affect GABA-ionophore complex signaling.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- treatment with GABA modulator
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001322 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › central nervous system agent therapy › anticonvulsant agent therapy › GABA augmenting agent therapy.
Specialty: Neurology
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Jerk-locked averaging
A technique that combines EEG and EMG to assess myoclonus; it use electromyography (EMG) electrodes for the arms or legs, and correlates averaged EEG responses with EMG bursts used as a trigger. PMID: 1464676 This page describes jerk-locked averaging and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035063 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of nervous system.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Language assessment
Evaluation of patient's cominucation involving naming, reading, writing, and repeating words. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers language assessment through Neurology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009019 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical assessment › cognitive assessment.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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Motor evoked potential evaluation
A neurophysiological examination that monitors the corticospinal tract beginning with a stimulus at the motor cortex, which travels along the corticospinal tract of the spinal cord to the nerve root, and then the peripheral nerve before terminating in a muscle belly. PMID:35593855 Weyland-Yutani Health System offers motor evoked potential evaluation through Neurology.
As a diagnostic service, motor evoked potential evaluation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035104 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › whole body examination.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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Myelography procedure
The radiographic examination of the spinal cord and nerve roots following the injection of a contrast medium into the spinal subarachnoid space. The X-rays taken may highlight conditions such as spinal tumors, spinal cord swelling and herniated discs. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers myelography procedure through Neurology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- myelography
- radiograph of spinal cord
- radiography of spinal cord
- spinal cord radiogram procedure
- spinal cord X-ray procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010364 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before myelography procedure.
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Nerve conduction study
About this service. A test to determine the electrical conduction of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035059 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of nervous system.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before nerve conduction study.
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Neuroendoscopy
About this service. Inspection of brain using an endoscope.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- brain endoscope
- endoscopy of brain
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001201 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › endoscopy by site.
Specialty: Neurology
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Neuropsychological assessment
Evaluation for cognitive impairment by assessing the neuropsychological domains. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers neuropsychological assessment through Neurology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009018 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical assessment › cognitive assessment.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
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Neurosonology
The use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the brain. Our Neurology team performs neurosonology and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- brain diagnostic sonography
- brain medical ultrasound
- brain sonography
- brain ultrasound examination
- brain ultrasound imaging procedure
- brain ultrasound procedure
- sonography of brain
- ultrasonography of brain
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010222 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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Neurotransmitter agent therapy
Use of a drug or agent that modulates neurotransmitter signaling. Our Neurology team performs neurotransmitter agent therapy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, neurotransmitter agent therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- treatment with neurotransmitter agent
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001336 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy.
Specialty: Neurology
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Pinealectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of pineal body. Our Neurology team performs pinealectomy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, pinealectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- pineal body surgical removal
- removal of pineal gland
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001073 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › surgical procedure on nervous system.
Specialty: Neurology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before pinealectomy.
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Psychiatry and neurology specialist evaluation
psychiatry and neurology specialist evaluation: Evaluation by a physician who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of of the brain.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000723 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation.
Specialty: Neurology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before psychiatry and neurology specialist evaluation.
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Resective brain surgery
resective brain surgery: Open brain surgery to remove part of the brain causing seizures.
As a treatment, resective brain surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000938 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › surgical resection.
Specialty: Neurology
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Seizure prevention recommendation
seizure prevention recommendation: Recommendation to avoid triggers known to cause seizures or take medicine to avoid seizures.
This is a preventive service intended to lower risk before problems develop.
Also known as
- avoid Seizure recommendation
- Seizure avoidance
Classification
Service type: preventive.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001117 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: preventative therapy › prevention of abnormal physiologic state.
Specialty: Neurology
Used to treat
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Somatosensory evoked potential assessment
Measurement of somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs), which reflect the electrical activity of the brain that results from the stimulation of touch. SEP monitoring may be employed intraoperatively to identify, and ideally, avoid impending permanent damage to neurologic structures. PMID: 31335078 Weyland-Yutani Health System offers somatosensory evoked potential assessment through Neurology.
As a diagnostic service, somatosensory evoked potential assessment helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035066 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › stimulation procedure.
Specialty: Neurology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before somatosensory evoked potential assessment.
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Surgical procedure on nervous system
Any surgical procedure conducted on the nervous system. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers surgical procedure on nervous system through Neurology.
As a treatment, surgical procedure on nervous system is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- nervous system surgical procedure
- neurosurgery
- neurosurgical procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000946 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Neurology
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Therapeutic procedure of nervous system
All manners of treatment to bring nervous system back to its normal state. This page describes therapeutic procedure of nervous system and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, therapeutic procedure of nervous system is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- nervous system therapeutic procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001419 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
Specialty: Neurology
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