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valproic acid and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

valproic acid has been researched along with Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy in 1 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.

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: Sudden death in a patient with EPILEPSY associated with SEIZURES and seizure-related symptoms (e.g., APNEA; HYPOXEMIA) without other identifiable accidental causes (e.g., DROWNING; WOUNDS AND INJURIES).

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)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

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

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