[Sleep disorders in neurology: hyposomnia]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 1993;105(2):37-41.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are an important health problem; about 20-33% of the population suffer from hyposomnias (lack of sleep). Hyposomnias often accompany neurological disorders (head traumas, chronic cephalea, pain, cerebrovascular and neuromuscular disorders, M. Parkinson, and dementia). Slow wave sleep decreases, arousals increase, and sleep is fragmented; these types of hyposomnias are treated by treatment of the basic neurological disease. Some sleep disturbances (e.g. sleep apneas) are a risk factor for cerebrovascular disorders.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / etiology
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / therapy
  • Sleep Stages / physiology