Joseph Sullivan, MD, and Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, discuss the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Dravet Syndrome.
EP. 1: Presentation of Dravet Syndrome
Joseph Sullivan, MD, and Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, discuss the presentation of Dravet syndrome in children.
EP. 2: Early Diagnosis and Seizure Triggers of Dravet Syndrome
The importance of early diagnosis of Dravet syndrome as well as seizure triggers and comorbidities are discussed by key opinion leaders in the field.
EP. 3: Dravet Syndrome: SUDEP and Increase Risk of Premature Mortality
Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, explains the increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in patients with Dravet syndrome and how to talk about it with caregivers and families.
EP. 4: Family Planning and Behavior Issues Associated with Dravet Syndrome
Considerations of genetic testing regarding family planning as well as behavioral issues associated with Dravet syndrome.
EP. 5: Treatment Goals of Dravet Syndrome
Experts discuss the goals of treatment of patients with Dravet syndrome regarding seizure freedom and seizure burden.
EP. 6: Dravet Syndrome: Management of Treatment
Joseph Sullivan, MD, and Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, discuss the management of seizures for Dravet syndrome with different approved therapies.
EP. 7: Dravet Syndrome: Cannabidiol Oral Solution
Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, provides an overview of cannabidiol oral solution for treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome.
EP. 8: Recent Approval of Fenfluramine Oral Solution
Joseph Sullivan, MD, provides an overview of the recent approval of fenfluramine oral solution for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
EP. 9: Dravet Syndrome: Fenfluramine and the Impact on Consensus Guidelines
The impact of new drug approvals on the consensus guidelines for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
EP. 10: Therapies in Development for Dravet Syndrome
A discussion of new developments for the treatment of Dravet syndrome beyond seizure control including gene editing and therapy.
EP. 11: Managing Expectations for Patients With Dravet Syndrome
Key opinion leaders discuss managing patient expectations regarding clinical trials for Dravet syndrome treatment.
EP. 12: Dravet Syndrome: Transition of Care Into Adulthood
Joseph Sullivan, MD, and Elaine C. Wirrell, discuss the transition of care into adulthood of patients with Dravet syndrome.