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01.06.2019 | Sleep and Neurological Conditions (A Avidan, Section Editor)

The Interface Between Sleep and Epilepsy

verfasst von: Ethan S. Yun, Bradley V. Vaughn

Erschienen in: Current Sleep Medicine Reports | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of review

To highlight the role sleep plays in epilepsy and the importance for evaluating and treating sleep issues in patients with epilepsy.

Recent findings

Recent studies show that patients with epilepsy have a twofold greater prevalence of sleep complaints. These complaints can stem from the epilepsy or its treatment. The identification of sleep disorders may require further inquiry as some standard questionnaires are not as accurate in patients with less perceived symptoms. Further work suggests that discharges from the epileptic focus during sleep or wake may have differentiating effects on the physiological sleep processes. This offers new insights to the possible mechanisms contributing to the development of resistant epilepsies. Additional studies suggest treating sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, benefits some patients, as does treating epilepsy may improve sleep.

Summary

Sleep disorders are prevalent in patients with epilepsy. Recognizing and treating comorbid sleep disorders affect patient quality of life and seizure freedom.

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Titel: The Interface Between Sleep and Epilepsy
verfasst von: Ethan S. Yun
Bradley V. Vaughn
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2019
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in: Current Sleep Medicine Reports / Ausgabe 2/2019
Elektronische ISSN: 2198-6401
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-019-00139-w

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