Some Aspects to Consider in Epilepsy Mortality

Juan Bender del Busto, E.^1* & Liuba Hernández Toledo²

¹Philosopher Doctor, Second Degree Specialist in Neurology, Full Professor and Researcher, International Center of Neurological Restoration (CIREN), Havana, Cuba
²Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, International Center of Neurological Restoration (CIREN), Havana, Cuba

Dr. Juan Bender del Busto, E., Philosopher Doctor, Second Degree Specialist in Neurology, Full Professor and Researcher, International Center of Neurological Restoration (CIREN), Havana, Cuba.

Keywords: Mortality; Epilepsy; Unexplained Sudden Death

Abstract

Introduction
Epilepsy represents a global health problem and is considered as old as humanity itself and one of the most frequent disorders of the Central Nervous System. Patients suffering from this disease have a higher mortality than the population, so it is necessary for health professionals to know the possible causes of death, which is the main objective of this article.
Objective
To identify early factors that may be related to mortality in the patient suffering from epilepsy, in order to direct actions that can prevent it.
Material and Methods
A review of the national and international literature was made, selecting the appointments of the last 10 years related to mortality in the patient with epilepsy.

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