Ambulatory EEG Across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

From Fort Worth to Frisco, AMS brings long-term video EEG recording to the patient's front door.

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Ambulatory EEG in DFW, explained

An ambulatory EEG records brain activity over an extended period using sensors on the scalp and a small wearable recorder. Because the patient stays home, the study reflects everyday life rather than a short office visit. AMS provides ambulatory EEG for patients throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties, working with the physicians who order it. 

For physicians and practices

For DFW neurology groups: one standard at every location

Across the Metroplex, the drive to the clinic shouldn't shape the study. Many DFW groups run offices in several cities. AMS doesn't just bolt on. We become part of your practice, and getting you the data you need to make informed treatment decisions for your patients. 

What that looks like, study by study: 

  • Setup before referrals begin. We capture contacts, ordering preferences, read preferences, preferred montages, and report delivery for each location.
  • Prompt scheduling. Complete orders are scheduled within two business days.
  • No extra calls for your staff. AMS contacts the patient and explains preparation.
  • Our EEG technologists complete hookup in the patient’s home or in your clinic.
  • Live monitoring of each recording 24/7, with technical issues handled in real time.
  • Flexible reads. AMS neurologists read, or your physicians read through the AMS portal.

Less time on DFW highways

A patient in Denton seeing a neurologist in Dallas, or a family in Mansfield driving to Fort Worth, can lose hours to a single clinic visit. With the study at home, that trip disappears. The recording runs through ordinary days with typical stressors, which is the picture the care team needs.

What DFW referrers and families can count on

  • AMS holds Joint Commission accreditation, a proven benchmark of quality.
  • Clean, reliable data every time.
  • Clinical and management teams that respond when practices need them.
  • Consistent quality across all locations in North Texas.

Questions

Questions from group practices

We have clinics in several DFW cities. Can all of them refer?

Yes. Each location uses the same ordering process and receives the same report format.

Who reads the EEG?

Your choice: AMS neurologists, or your own physicians through the AMS portal.

How do we begin?

Schedule a 15-minute call. We'll set up each location before its first referral.

Talk with our DFW Ambulatory EEG team

Worth a 15-minute call this week or next? We'll show you how at-home ambulatory EEG would run across your DFW locations.

THE AMS GOLD STANDARD EXPERIENCE™

See every step behind a Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas study

Seven defined stages carry each in-home EEG from your first referral to the final report. Walk through them online, or download the overview to share with your team.

Explore the Gold Standard Experience

For patients and families

Patients: your EEG, step by step

Your doctor has asked AMS to run your EEG at home. Here is the path: 

1
AMS reaches out by phone to schedule your appointment and go over preparation.
2
An EEG technologist comes to your home and applies small sensors to your scalp, connected to a lightweight recorder. 
3
During the recording period, which usually lasts several days, we recommend staying home for most of the study. You can move around while wearing the EEG equipment, but avoid activities that cause sweating, as this may loosen the sensors. If you need to leave home, contact AMS staff beforehand to verify the device's battery and receive any necessary instructions. You'll also use the event log provided by AMS to record any symptoms you experience. 
4
Our team watches the recording 24/7 and fixes technical problems as they come up. 
5
The sensors are removed at the end of your study at home or at a scheduled visit. 
6
Your study is read and sent to your doctor, who reviews it with you. 

Before your appointment

 

  • Wash your hair before your appointment and make sure it's completely dry. Avoid conditioner, gel, hairspray, or other hair products, and do not wear wigs or weaves during the study.

  • Choose a button-down shirt or a comfortable top with a loose neckline for your EEG appointment.

  • Stay on your medicines as prescribed, unless your doctor instructs otherwise.

  • Children need a parent or guardian home during setup.

Questions

Patient FAQs

What's the difference between a routine EEG and an ambulatory EEG?

A routine EEG lasts a short time in a clinic or hospital. An ambulatory EEG keeps recording for a longer period while you're at home, allowing us to collect more meaningful data.

Is it uncomfortable?

An EEG is not painful. You may notice some itching around the sensors.

How long does it record?

As long as your doctor orders. AMS monitors for that entire time. But usually several days

How do I bathe during the study?

You won't be able to shower or take a bath while wearing the EEG equipment, as it must remain dry throughout the recording. However, sponge baths are allowed as long as the sensors and equipment stay dry. Your technologist will provide additional guidance on personal hygiene during the study.

Where do my results go?

To the physician who ordered the test. Contact that office to review them.

 

Scheduling question? Call AMS at 479-419-5890 or visit our Contact Us page.