Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP): Definition, epidemiology, and significance of education. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • People with epilepsy (PWE) may die suddenly and unexpectedly and without a clear under-lying pathological etiology; this is called SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). The pooled estimated incidence rate for SUDEP is 23 times the incidence rate of sudden death in the general population with the same age. Empowering healthcare professionals, PWE, and their care-givers with the appropriate knowledge about SUDEP is very important to enable efficient preventive measures in PWE. In the current narrative review, following a brief discussion on the definition, epidemiology, and risk factors for SUDEP, the authors discuss the importance of appropriately educating healthcare professionals, PWE, and their caregivers about SUDEP.

publication date

  • May 24, 2022

Research

keywords

  • Epilepsy
  • Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85132455666

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108742

PubMed ID

  • 35623204

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 132