Sudden Unexplained Death in Treated Epilepsy

Abstract

The overall incidence of sudden unexplained death in persons with epilepsy (SUDEP) was measured, and subgroups with a high risk of SUDEP were identified among a cohort of 6,044 persons aged 15-49 years listed in the Saskatchewan Health prescription drug file.

Keywords

• antiepileptic drugs
• heart problems
• death certificates