Journal Article

A Case-Based Approach to the Identification and Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Neurology Practice

Zuzuárregui, José Rafael P., During, Emmanuel H.

2019

Overview

Purpose of Review We present a case-based approach to common sleep disorders encountered in the clinic. Recent Findings Sleep disorders are common in neurologic disease and may result from the disease itself or serve as a marker for potential neurologic disease. These include, but are not limited to, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia. A review of these disorders and their clinical presentation is presented. Treatment options and ethical considerations based on current research and clinical guidelines are reviewed and discussed. Summary Understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of sleep disorders in neurologic disease continues to remain somewhat poorly understood. Though recent breakthroughs have helped to guide therapy for these disorders, research in these areas is needed. Consensus guidelines have been developed to help guide the physician and their management of common sleep disorders encountered in the clinic.

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing,Springer Nature B.V
• Subject: Antidepressants / Behavior disorders / Cardiology / Continuous positive airway pressure / Electromyography / Eye movements / Family Medicine / General Practice / Hypertension / Internal Medicine / Legs / Medicine / Medicine & Public Health / Melatonin / Movement disorders / Neurodegeneration / Neurology / Otorhinolaryngology / Patients / Psychiatry / REM sleep / Section Editor / Self destructive behavior / Sleep and Neurological Conditions (A Avidan / Sleep apnea / Topical Collection on Sleep and Neurological Conditions