Analysis of forensic autopsy cases associated with epilepsy: Comparison between sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and not-SUDEP groups [PDF]
Background and aimsEpilepsy is a common and chronic neurological disorder characterized by seizures that increase the risk of mortality. SUDEP is the most common seizure-related category of death.
Xian Zhang+4 more
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SUDEP in the North American SUDEP Registry [PDF]
To obtain medical records, family interviews, and death-related reports of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) cases to better understand SUDEP.All cases referred to the North American SUDEP Registry (NASR) between October 2011 and June 2018 were reviewed; cause of death was determined by consensus review. Available medical records, death scene
Chloe Verducci+7 more
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Incidence of SUDEP in a cohort of patients with refractory epilepsy: the role of surgery and lesion localization [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to verify incidence and characteristics of sudden unexpected death in patients (SUDEP) with refractory epilepsy and its relation to previous surgery and lesion localization. METHOD: A cross sectional study was carried
Andrea Garcia de Almeida+3 more
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Biomarkers for SUDEP: Are We There Yet? [PDF]
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David King‐Stephens
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Spotlight on mechanism of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in Dravet syndrome [PDF]
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a severe and catastrophic epilepsy with childhood onset. The incidence and prevalence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) are significantly higher in DS patients than in general epileptic populations. Although extensive
WeiHui Shao+11 more
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An explanation for sudden death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
This review traces the examination of autonomic, cardiovascular, and respiratory derangements associated with seizure activity in the clinical and preclinical literature generally, and in the author's animal model specifically, and concludes with the author's views on the potential mechanisms for sudden death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Mark Stewart
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Wavelet phase coherence of ictal scalp EEG-extracted muscle activity (SMA) as a biomarker for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). [PDF]
ObjectiveApproximately 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy and 8-17% of the deaths in patients with epilepsy are attributed to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Adam C Gravitis+8 more
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Socioeconomic disparities in SUDEP in the US
To determine the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) rates.We queried all decedents presented for medico-legal investigation at 3 medical examiner (ME) offices across the country (New York City, Maryland, San Diego County) in 2009 to 2010 and 2014 to 2015.
Esma Cihan+9 more
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SUDEP research without walls [PDF]
The Lancet Neurology
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of psychiatrists in India regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and seizure-related harm [PDF]
Sudden unexpected death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is one of the leading causes of death in people with epilepsy (PWE). Awareness and taking adequate preventive measures are pivotal to reducing SUDEP.
Surobhi Chatterjee+3 more
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