Sudden Unexplained Death in Treated Epilepsy

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-9-1-1

Keywords:

Antiepileptic Drugs, Heart Problems, Death Certificates

Abstract

The overall incidence of sudden unexplained death in persons with epilepsy (SUDEP) was measured, and subgroups with a high risk of SUDEP were identified among a cohort of 6,044 persons aged 15-49 years listed in the Saskatchewan Health prescription drug file.

Published

1995-01-01

Issue

Section

Seizure Disorders