Virtual Symposium on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP): An update for physicians treating epilepsy

Topics & Speakers

• Overview of SUDEP: Definitions, epidemiology and risk factors – Dr Torbjorn Tomson
• Pathophysiology of SUDEP: Heart versus Brain mechanisms – Dr Shobi Sivathamboo
• Can we prevent SUDEP? – Dr Elizabeth Donner
• Counseling patients and caregivers about SUDEP: Why, when and how? – Dr Leah Blank

Talks will be followed by a Q&A session.

Chairpersons: Dr Rainer Surges and Dr Manjari Tripathi

Moderators: Dr K.P.Vinayan and Dr Suvasini Sharma

Organizer: SUDEP Task Force