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Automated analysis of postictal generalized electroencephalogram suppression for SUDEP risk stratification [PDF]

Epilepsia Open
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) affects more than 3000 individuals annually, yet objective and scalable biomarkers to assess risk remain limited.
Steve D. Reddy, Suprith Balasubramanian, Sreevidhya Ramakrishnan, Doodipala Samba Reddy   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Epilepsy Research Institute UK Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) workshop: Identifying the pre-clinical and clinical priorities for SUDEP research [PDF]

The Epilepsy Research Institute’s Mortality, Morbidity and Risk Theme workshop on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including basic science researchers, clinicians and clinical researchers ...
Ashby, Sammy, Epilepsy Research Institute SUDEP Working Group, Sibree, David, Elliott, Martin, Sen, Arjune, Pickard, Hannah, Wykes, Rob C, Bhandare, Amol   +7 more
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Real-World Practices in Educating Patients and Caregivers About Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: A Scoping Review [PDF]

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Background: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the sudden and unexpected death of an individual with epilepsy unrelated to trauma or drowning that may or may not correlate with a recent seizure. The estimated annual prevalence of SUDEP is 1.2
Lama A. Alzahrani, Aljwharah F. Aldweesh, Arwa N. Alotaibi, Azra S. Zafar, Monika B. Bansal   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Evaluation of current practices and communication surrounding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP): A survey analysis of healthcare practitioners. [PDF]

Epilepsia Open
This graphical abstract provides an overview of the results of this survey of health care practitioners on their SUDEP awareness, including SUDEP training, knowledge of guidelines and risk factors, and patient counseling practices. Abstract Objective To characterize healthcare providers' awareness and education regarding SUDEP and their approaches to ...
Nickels KC, Katterman C, Gwin K, Schad C.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP): Risk management of pediatric patients with epilepsy [PDF]

Epilepsia Open
Objective Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in people with epilepsy with an incidence of 1:1000. The primary risk factors for SUDEP are generalized or focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures.
Laura Lutz, Lena Luise Becker, Alwina Koch, Angela M. Kaindl   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Silence around SUDEP and its impact on caregivers of individuals with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies: An international survey. [PDF]

Epilepsia Open
Abstract Objective Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of epilepsy‐related mortality, particularly in individuals with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs). The goal of this work is to assess SUDEP‐related knowledge, information practices, emotional and psychological impact, and the use of preventive measures
Aibar JÁ, Martínez AC, Alarcón DA, Turón-Viñas E, Nabbout R, Brambilla I, Kalume F, Andrade D, Giorgi S.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A smart mattress for detecting and correcting the prone position: A feasibility study toward night-time SUDEP prevention. [PDF]

Epilepsia Open
Abstract Objective Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of death in otherwise healthy patients with epilepsy; about 70% occurs during sleep, and nearly 90% of patients are found prone (face‐down). Following a nocturnal seizure, terminal apnea occurs between 2.5 and 10.8 min postictally (median ~ 5 min), defining a narrow but
Lee JW, Bansal P, Smanis I, Nguyen J, Pritchard E, Orozco J, Rodriguez A.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Serotonin transporter in the temporal lobe, hippocampus and amygdala in SUDEP [PDF]

, 2022
Several lines of evidence link deficient serotonin function and SUDEP. Chronic treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) reduces ictal central apnoea, a risk factor for SUDEP.
Liu, J.Y.W., Somani, A., Foong, J., Patodia, S., Diehl, B., Othman, M., Paradisco, B., Garcia, M., Thom, M., Cattaneo, A.   +9 more
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Electroencephalography characteristics related to risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in patients with Dravet syndrome

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
ObjectiveTo investigate the quantitative electroencephalography (EEG) features associated with a high risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in patients with Dravet syndrome (DS).MethodsPatients with DS and healthy controls (HCs) who ...
Jeong-Youn Kim, Jeongyoon Shin, Jeongyoon Shin, Laehyun Kim, Laehyun Kim, Se Hee Kim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Why child neurologists talk about SUDEP: Results from two cross‐sectional surveys

Epilepsia Open, 2021
Objective To characterize SUDEP discussion practices of child neurologists approximately 6 and 12 months after publication of the American Academy of Neurology SUDEP Clinical Practice Guideline and explore factors associated with discussion practice ...
Anne E. Keller, Robyn Whitney, Elizabeth J. Donner   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source