RMTD (rhythmic midtemporal theta burst of drowsiness)

RMTD (rhythmic midtemporal theta burst of drowsiness)

Synonymes: Rhythmic midtemporal discharges, RTTD, psychomotor variant pattern

• Trains of rhythmic theta waves 5-7Hz
• Duration 5-10sec
• Located in midtemporal region
• Often unilateral
• May be bisynchronous, with shifting asymmetry between sides
• Present in relaxed wakefulness and drowsiness
• Adolescents and adults

• Does not change in frequency or form, in contrast to an epileptic discharge.
• Not associated with epilepsy

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RMTD: Rhythmic theta waves right temporal (average)

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