2019
DOI: 10.1111/ane.13080
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Investigative practice into sudden death in epilepsy: A global survey

Abstract: Objectives: Sudden death is a recognized consequence of epilepsy. Little is known about the practice of confirming the cause of sudden death from most nations. We sought to determine how often autopsy is undertaken, clinician confidence in cause of death and identify the factors which may influence autopsy utilization. Materials & Methods: An online questionnaire survey was sent to all International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) chapters chairpersons, asking them to complete the survey based on their percepti… Show more

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“…The results from Norway are still lower than previous large‐scale surveys (from UK, Europe, North America and Eastern Mediterranean) where non‐discussion ranges from 42% to 68% [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ]. There is recognition that geography plays a significant role in SUDEP related matters [ 29 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The results from Norway are still lower than previous large‐scale surveys (from UK, Europe, North America and Eastern Mediterranean) where non‐discussion ranges from 42% to 68% [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ]. There is recognition that geography plays a significant role in SUDEP related matters [ 29 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%