After the death of Bar Balper: Dr. Hila Korach explains sudden death

Dr. Hila Korach, co-chair of the IL Association for Epilepsy, explained on 103FM about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) following the death of Bar Balper from a severe epileptic seizure. She noted that the mechanism is not fully understood, and risk factors include multiple tonic-clonic seizures, especially during sleep. She recommended sleep monitoring and consulting a neurologist.

Dr. Hila Korach, co-chair of the IL Association for Epilepsy, spoke with Gideon Oko and Amichai Attali on 103FM about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), following the death of Bar Balper from a severe epileptic seizure. Korach explained that the mechanism of SUDEP is not fully understood, and risk factors include multiple tonic-clonic seizures, particularly during sleep. She noted that technology exists for sleep monitoring in epilepsy patients, similar to that used for infants, to ensure they are not experiencing seizures at night. She suggested that death may be related to electrical short circuits in brain areas responsible for respiration and heart function, but there is no certainty. She recommended consulting a neurologist if any seizure is suspected.