Sudden Death in Epilepsy: Forensic and Clinical Issues

Though it is one of the most common causes of death in epilepsy patients, SUDEP is still infrequently and even reluctantly named on autopsy reports. This under-reporting equates to a lack of attention and earnest investigation into the cause, predisposition, and prevention of SUDEP. There is as yet little effort to establish an actionable strategy in the mitigation of these potentially fatal arrhythmias.

Expanding on the 1990 book Epilepsy and Sudden Death, edited by Lathers and Schraeder, ...