Sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy
O Devinsky - New England Journal of Medicine, 2011 - Mass Medical Soc
New England Journal of Medicine, 2011•Mass Medical Soc
The magnitude of the problem of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy is unrecognized in
both the medical and lay communities. This review presents information on frequency, risk
factors, and theories about mechanisms and recommends strategies for prevention and for
patient education.
both the medical and lay communities. This review presents information on frequency, risk
factors, and theories about mechanisms and recommends strategies for prevention and for
patient education.
The magnitude of the problem of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy is unrecognized in both the medical and lay communities. This review presents information on frequency, risk factors, and theories about mechanisms and recommends strategies for prevention and for patient education.
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