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Gravitational Ischemia Induced Neuronal Hypoxia may be a Primary Neurologic Disorder Causing Regional Brain Volume Loss as Well as Seizures-And may be a Precursor in Some Cases of SUDEP

Authors: Jaster JH*

Abstract: Medical investigators interested in problems relating to forensics have recently published three papers [1-3], through which valuable data and insight have been provided regarding the possible etiology of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)-specifically from a stand-point of pathophysiology, including regional brain volume loss [1,2], adenosine [3], and hypoxemia related to compromised ventilation during seizure activity [1].

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