Each year, 50 million Americans experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system. These neurological disorders include stroke, brain tumors, ALS, sleep disorders, spine injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and more.

At Mountain Vista Medical Center, we're equipped to help with a wide range of services and capabilities.

The experienced team at Mountain Vista includes neurologists, neurosurgeons and other healthcare professionals who specialize in neurological care. We use the most technologically advanced imaging equipment to diagnose and treat neurological disorders and injuries.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Mountain Vista is the only one of its kind in the East Valley and only the fourth in the state of Arizona.

Common procedures in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit include:

Electroencephalography (EEG)
An EEG is a non-invasive test used to detect abnormalities in the electrical activity of the brain. Brain cells communicate by producing tiny electrical impulses. In an EEG, electrodes are placed on the scalp over multiple areas of the brain to detect and record patterns of electrical activity and check for abnormalities. The test causes no discomfort for patients.

The results of the EEG will help the physician diagnose and evaluate the presence and type of seizure disorders and causes of convulsion. Patients with severe head injuries or those receiving life support in an intensive care environment may also require an EEG to investigate brain activities.

Long-term Video EEG Monitoring
Long-term video EEG monitoring enables the clinical team to evaluate the patient over extended periods of time. This test requires a pre-authorization for admission to the Epilpesy Monitoring Unit with an average stay of 3-5 days.