Brain Waves and Clinical Features in Arteriosclerotic and Senile Mental Patients

Fifty three arteriosclerotic and senile patients were studied from both the EEG and the clinical points of view. The EEG's were classified according to previously defined criteria The following clinical symptoms proved to be particularly important in relation to this study confusion, irritability, agitation, anxiety, delusions, depression, and hallucinations. Memory disorders had to be disregarded, being obscured by confusion. However, they have been taken into consideration in making the diagnosis of these patients.