Results 61 to 70 of about 23,186 (272)
Assessment of antiseizure medication adherence based on postmortem toxicology and claimed prescriptions in cases of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. [PDF]
Abstract Objective Individuals with epilepsy are at a higher risk of dying suddenly and without explanation, known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Seizures are a risk factor for SUDEP, and nonadherence to antiseizure medication (ASM) increases this risk.
Palsøe MK+6 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Probable Sudden Unexpected Death in Dogs With Epilepsy (pSUDED)
Sudden unexpected death in human epileptic patients (SUDEP) is defined as death related to recurrent unprovoked seizures, death occurring unexpectedly, and suddenly in a patient with reasonable state of health, without an obvious medical cause of death ...
Enrice Huenerfauth+3 more
doaj +1 more source
Serotonin and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Epilepsy is a highly prevalent disease characterized by recurrent, spontaneous seizures. Approximately one-third of epilepsy patients will not achieve seizure freedom with medical management and become refractory to conventional treatments. These patients are at greatest risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Gordon F. Buchanan+4 more
openaire +3 more sources
Mortality in Dravet syndrome: A review [PDF]
IntroductionPremature mortality is a major issue in Dravet syndrome (DS). To improve understanding of DS premature mortality, we conducted a comprehensive literature search with a particular emphasis on SUDEP.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, Web of ...
Gunning, W. Boudewijn+4 more
core +1 more source
Heart rate and conductivity disorders in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: genetic predictors
General practitioners, therapists, and cardiologists do not have formal education (training) regarding cerebrocardial syndrome, primarily heart rhythm and conduction disorders in epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), as well as the ...
N. A. Shnayder+4 more
doaj +1 more source
Preventing tomorrow's sudden cardiac death in epilepsy today: what should physicians know about this? [PDF]
Approximately 1% of the population has epilepsy, the most common neurological disorder. Moreover, people with epilepsy are more likely to die prematurely than those without epilepsy, and the most common epilepsy-related category of death is sudden ...
Arida, Ricardo Mario+5 more
core +6 more sources
How Much is SUDEP Known by Patients by Epilepsy?
Objective:Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common cause of death in patients with epilepsy. The issue of informing every epilepsy patient and/or their relatives about SUDEP remains controversial. We evaluated the level of knowledge
Firdevs Ezgi Uçan Tokuç+3 more
doaj +1 more source
Aim: To systematically identify and critically appraise studies that investigate the autonomic characteristics of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in the pediatric population. We also wanted to explore how this information would be relevant to
Jatinder Singh+6 more
doaj +1 more source
The ventrolateral medulla and medullary raphe in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy [PDF]
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a leading cause of premature death in patients with epilepsy. One hypothesis proposes that sudden death is mediated by post-ictal central respiratory depression, which could relate to underlying pathology in
Abbott+65 more
core +3 more sources
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Addressing the Challenges [PDF]
Epilepsy is associated with a higher rate of premature death than the general population, and the commonest cause of epilepsy mortality is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). It is difficult to quantify because of the variable reporting of this cause of death.
Smithson, W. Henry+2 more
openaire +4 more sources