Abstract

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) claims up to 9 people per 1000 person-years in drug-resistant populations. By definition, SUDEP occurs under benign conditions and excludes status epilepticus, trauma, or drowning. Risk factors include poorly controlled generalized tonic-clonic seizures, early onset, and nocturnal seizures. SUDEP victims are frequently found prone in bed, prompting comparisons with sudden infant death syndrome. The …

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