Preferences of Patients for Discussing Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Preferences of Patients for Discussing Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

People with epilepsy have increased mortality rates, which is partially attributed to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy syndrome (SUDEP). Poor seizure control appears to be the strongest SUDEP risk factor. Management of epilepsy and adherence to therapy is critical to seizure control. The belief b...

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Main Authors: Sūna Normunds, Gūtmane Evija, Lazdāne Madara, Karelis Guntis, Folkmanis Valdis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-08-01
Series:Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Natural Sciences
Subjects:
epilepsy
sudep
awareness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/prolas-2017-0047

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