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valproic acid and Death, Sudden

valproic acid has been researched along with Death, Sudden in 11 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Death, Sudden: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"These patients with refractory generalized epilepsy with sleep-related fast activities do not belong to a well-established syndromic category."2.66Genetic/idiopathic generalized epilepsies: Not so good as that! ( Crespel, A; Gelisse, P; Nilo, A, 2020)
"We report a case of Takotsubo syndrome after epilepsy, and review the literature."2.48Takotsubo syndrome (TKS): a possible mechanism of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP). ( Dubuisson, N; Dupuis, F; Dupuis, M; Evrard, F; van Rijckevorsel, K; Van Robays, P, 2012)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (9.09)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (45.45)29.6817
2010's3 (27.27)24.3611
2020's2 (18.18)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zhou, SM1
McLean, B1
Roberts, E1
Baines, R1
Hannon, P1
Ashby, S1
Newman, C1
Sen, A1
Wilkinson, E1
Laugharne, R1
Shankar, R1
Nilo, A1
Gelisse, P1
Crespel, A1
Kiencke, V1
Andresen-Streichert, H1
Müller, A1
Iwersen-Bergmann, S1
Barnhorst, A1
Xiong, GL1
Radaelli, E1
Marchesi, F1
Patton, V1
Scanziani, E1
Dupuis, M1
van Rijckevorsel, K1
Evrard, F1
Dubuisson, N1
Dupuis, F1
Van Robays, P1
Swallow, RA1
Hillier, CE1
Smith, PE1
Bebarta, VS1
Kostic, MA1
Gonzalez, MG1
Hollis, J1
Forrester, L1
Brodaty, H1
Touyz, S1
Cumming, R1
Grayson, D1
Nilsson, L1
Bergman, U1
Diwan, V1
Farahmand, BY1
Persson, PG1
Tomson, T1
Rodat, O1
Nicolas, G1
Anger, JP1
Develay-Legueut, MA1
Michaux, P1

Reviews

3 reviews available for valproic acid and Death, Sudden

ArticleYear
Genetic/idiopathic generalized epilepsies: Not so good as that!
    Revue neurologique, 2020, Volume: 176, Issue:6

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adult; Comorbidity; Contraindications, Drug; Death, Sudden; Epilepsy, G

2020
Takotsubo syndrome (TKS): a possible mechanism of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
    Seizure, 2012, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists; Anticonvulsants; Aspirin; Bisoprolol; Death, Sudden; Epileps

2012
Managing adverse reactions to psychotropic medications.
    Pediatric annals, 2005, Volume: 34, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivit

2005

Other Studies

8 other studies available for valproic acid and Death, Sudden

ArticleYear
Analysing patient-generated data to understand behaviours and characteristics of women with epilepsy of childbearing years: A prospective cohort study.
    Seizure, 2023, Volume: 108

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Death, Sudden; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Pros

2023
Quantitative determination of valproic acid in postmortem blood samples--evidence of strong matrix dependency and instability.
    International journal of legal medicine, 2013, Volume: 127, Issue:6

    Topics: Autopsy; Blood Preservation; Blood Specimen Collection; Death, Sudden; Dose-Response Relationship, D

2013
Pulmonary embolism in a psychiatric patient.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2014, Nov-01, Volume: 171, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Antipsychotic Agents; Autopsy; Benzodiazepines; Bipolar Disorder; Catatonia; Deat

2014
Diagnostic exercise: sudden death in a mouse with experimentally induced acute myeloid leukemia.
    Veterinary pathology, 2009, Volume: 46, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Animals; Antineoplastic Agents; Death, Sudden; Disease Models, Animal; Female; Leukem

2009
Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) following previous seizure-related pulmonary oedema: case report and review of possible preventative treatment.
    Seizure, 2002, Volume: 11, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Death, Sudden; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Male; Pul

2002
Risk of death associated with antipsychotic drug dispensing in residential aged care facilities.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2007, Volume: 41, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Australia; Benzodiazepines; Carbamazepine; Cause of Dea

2007
Antiepileptic drug therapy and its management in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: a case-control study.
    Epilepsia, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Case-Control Studies; Cohort Studies; Death, Sudd

2001
[Sudden death in epileptics treated with valproic acid].
    Acta medicinae legalis et socialis, 1985, Volume: 35, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Autopsy; Death, Sudden; Drug Overdose; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Valproic Acid

1985