Omega-3 intake in people with epilepsy under regular hemodialysis program: here to stay

• Autor(es): Scorza,Carla Alessandra ; Arida,Ricardo Mario ; Cysneiros,Roberta Monterazzo ; Cavalheiro,Esper Abrão ; Scorza,Fulvio Alexandre
• Data: 2013
• Origem: Oasisbr
• Assunto(s): epilepsy; death; sudden; omega 3; hemodialysis
• Tipo de Documento: Artigo científico
• Idioma: Inglês

Descrição

Among the many risk factors suggested for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), higher frequency of seizures is a very consistent issue. Furthermore, it has been established that hemodialysis-associated seizure is a complication of the dialysis procedure. Thus, since a possible relation between cardiovascular abnormalities and SUDEP among patients with chronic renal insufficiency in regular hemodialysis program should not be neglected, we propose in this paper that omega-3 fatty acids offer opportunities for prevention of sudden cardiac death or improved treatment in people with epilepsy under the regular hemodialysis program.