Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (Hb 2015) Hardcover

"Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Mechanisms and New Methods for Analyzing Risks" advances the understanding of SUDEP, a critical concern in epilepsy. This book introduces a novel two-part methodology, the SUDEP Classification System and Risk Factor Cluster ID method, developed recently to identify and categorize groups of factors contributing to SUDEP. This new approach aims to fill current knowledge gaps regarding the causes and potential prevention of this tragic outcome. The book investigates the complex interplay between the brain, the autonomic nervous system (both central and peripheral), and the heart and lungs. It presents real-world case studies of confirmed and likely SUDEP incidents, as well as near-miss scenarios. The text offers insights for neurologists, emergency physicians, and general practitioners on how to recognize individuals who may be at increased SUDEP risk and how to potentially reduce that risk. Leading experts in the field discuss the creation of a global database encompassing human and animal SUDEP cases and propose ways for medical examiners and coroners to enhance this database with information on SUDEP occurrences. Furthermore, the book outlines necessary clinical and animal research to categorize risk factors in SUDEP victims. By clarifying the risk factors and underlying mechanisms of SUDEP, this work intends to foster collaborative research across laboratory, hospital, and clinical settings, ultimately leading to more effective strategies for SUDEP prevention.