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"Theta pattern coma" occurring in younger adults.

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    Summary
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    The theta coma pattern, an electroencephalogram (EEG) finding, indicates a grave prognosis. This EEG abnormality is not age-related and is associated with a high mortality rate in unconscious patients.

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    • Neurology
    • Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • The theta coma pattern was previously described in elderly patients, suggesting a grave prognosis.
    • Further cases have been observed, prompting a re-evaluation of its characteristics and implications.