SUDEP – What is it and how to reduce the risk

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66% of GPs rated this lecture as excellent

In this Healthed lecture, Professor Terence O’Brien explains what SUDEP is and whether epilepsy-related premature death can be prevented. In addition, he will discuss the risk factors for SUDEP, the potential role for anti-epileptic adjunctive medication and surgery in preventing SUDEP and what information patients with epilepsy and their families need to be aware of about the condition.

 

Last Updated: 3 Sep, 2025

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