Epilepsy is a complicated neurological condition that involves around 30 different types of seizure disorders. Because these disorders require specialized care, your doctor can refer you to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Cayuga Medical Center for video-EEG monitoring. Our neurologists are experts in epilepsy and have received specialized training to provide the best care possible. We collaborate with the Strong Epilepsy Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital, which is one of the leading epilepsy centers in the United States. This collaboration allows us to offer you expert consultation and assessment by our certified neurologists at Cayuga Medical Center, as well as the option for further expertise at the Strong Epilepsy Center if needed.  

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit provides evaluation, management, and treatment for patients. We use a unique diagnostic tool called long-term video-EEG monitoring on many of our patients. This tool helps us achieve accurate results by recording your brain activity and behavior using video and audio equipment while you have seizures. 

The reasons for undergoing this monitoring procedure include: 

• Differentiating between epileptic seizures and other types of spells or suggesting alternative diagnoses
• Determining the types of seizures you experience to guide treatment decisions
• Diagnosing other medical conditions that may mimic seizures, such as functional neurological disease and syncope
• Identifying unrecognized seizures that may not have been previously diagnosed