Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Incidence Rates and Risk Factors
Practice Guideline, April 2017
Read Published ArticleThe goal of this practice guideline is to examine evidence for the SUDEP incidence rate in epilepsy populations and for prognostic factors for SUDEP occurrence. This in turn will inform an honest and balanced discussion when clinicians counsel people about SUDEP, and provide insight into areas where more clinical research is needed.
Last reaffirmed on October 21, 2023.
Codeveloped with the American Epilepsy Society.
Endorsed by the International Child Neurology Association.
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