What are evoked potentials?

Also known as: EPs, evoked responses.

Evoked potentials is a test used to measure the responses of the nervous system to specific stimuli. It is used as a diagnostic tool for detecting dysfunction of pathways in the brain or spinal cord seen in many common neurological disorders.


Reviewed by: Prasanna Jayakar, MD, PhD.

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