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[Epilepsy and death].

Rasmus Lossius1, Karl O Nakken

  • 1Spesialsykehuset for epilepsi G.F. Henriksens vei 23 1337 Sandvika. Rasmus.lossius@epilepsy.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|June 5, 2002
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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a significant risk, particularly in those with refractory epilepsy. Improved seizure control and family education on first aid may help prevent some of these tragic deaths.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epileptology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Epilepsy is associated with a 2-3 times higher risk of premature mortality compared to the general population.
  • Premature deaths in epilepsy stem from underlying causes, seizure complications, and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Purpose:

  • To review the current literature on SUDEP, focusing on its incidence, risk factors, and proposed pathophysiological mechanisms.
  • To inform about the significant risk of SUDEP in epilepsy patients, especially those with refractory epilepsy.

Summary:

  • SUDEP is the leading epilepsy-related cause of death in adults aged 20-45.
  • The incidence of SUDEP is approximately 1:200-300 per year in refractory epilepsy cases, accounting for about 10% of deaths.
  • Key risk factors include symptomatic epilepsy, tonic-clonic seizures, early onset, polytherapy, and non-compliance; plausible mechanisms involve ictal central apnoea or fatal cardioarrhythmia.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the need for better seizure management strategies to potentially reduce SUDEP rates.
  • Emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive information about SUDEP risks to patients and families.
  • Stresses the value of equipping family members with essential first aid and resuscitation skills to manage emergencies.