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Klinische Neurophysiologie 2018; 49(03): 133-142
DOI: 10.1055/a-0626-6263
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Plötzlicher, unerwarteter Tod bei Epilepsie: Mechanismen und Prävention

Sudden, Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and Preventive Strategies.
Max Christian Pensel
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Rainer Surges
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03 September 2018 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

SUDEP ist ein Akronym aus dem Englischen (sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy) und benennt den plötzlichen, unerwarteten Tod von Menschen mit Epilepsie. Es handelt sich um eine seltene, aber gravierende Gefahr für Epilepsiepatienten. Im Folgenden soll gezeigt werden, welche Mechanismen und Risikofaktoren eine Rolle spielen und wie das Auftreten von SUDEP verhindert werden kann.

Abstract

SUDEP is an english acronym for „sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy“. It describes a rare but severe risk for patients with epilepsy. This article gives an overview of the mechanisms and risk factors for SUDEP and gives advice for SUDEP prevention.

Key words

SUDEP - sudden unexpected death in epilepsy - generalized tonic-clonic seizure - seizure control

Schlüsselwörter

SUDEP - plötzlicher - unerwarteter Tod bei Epilepsie - generalisierter tonisch-klonischer Anfall - Anfallskontrolle
 

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