Primary Sleep Disorders in People with Epilepsy

Grigg-Damberger, Madeleine; Foldvary‐Schaefer, Nancy

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2014.09.001

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“…Among the most frequently mentioned types of epilepsy that have a significant impact on sleep, frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE), TLE and childhood or adolescent epilepsy can be distinguished [25]. Although nocturnal epileptic seizures occur more frequently in FLE, it has been noticed that in the case of TLE there is a greater disturbance of sleep architecture [26]. It is believed that the circadian rhythm and the length of each sleep phase influence when an attack is likely to occur.…”

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Bilateral dependence of sleep disorders and temporal lobe epilepsy – literature review

Drabik¹,

Sarnacki²,

Miziak³

2021

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Introduction. The analysis of sleep and its phases in the context of various pathophysiologies has attracted increasing attention from the scientific community; therfore, this review of the literature focuses on temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Objective. The aim of the review is to systematize and update the knowledge and research currently available on the interplay of sleep deprivation and seizures in TLE, with a focus on MTLE. Materials and method. The following keyword combinations were used to search the Pubmed, Science Direct and Google Scholar databases: sleep disturbance in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, sleep in temporal lobe epilepsy, nocturnal temporal lobe epilepsy, temporal epilepsy sleep disturbance. After applying exclusion criteria, 23 papers were selected for the review. Brief description of the state of knowledge. The publications qualified for the review were divided into 7 categories in terms of the subject of the publication. These categories relate to characteristic brain waves, memory and its consolidation processes, heart and sleep apnea, anti-epileptic drugs, motor disorders and lateralization of the discharges. Articles that did not fit into any of the previously mentioned categories were placed in the 'Other' group. Conclusions. It is agreed that sleep is an important factor that should be taken into account when selecting the appropriate treatment and researching new AEDs. Moreover, sleep is significant to the patient›s quality of life, has a profound impact on its components, for example, physical and social functions, emotions and leisure, but may also influence the effectiveness of therapy.

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“…In the case of nocturnal TLE seizures, phase 1 of sleep is prolonged and the duration of the REM phase significantly decreases and sleep efficiency decreases [27]. However, the more frequent seizures during the day are preceded by a decrease in the duration of the REM phase [26,27].…”

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Bilateral dependence of sleep disorders and temporal lobe epilepsy – literature review

Drabik¹,

Sarnacki²,

Miziak³

2021

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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“…1,3,4 It is recognized that haploinsufficiency of SCN1A affects GABAergic neurons in various regions of the central nervous system which explain the different manifestations like seizures, ataxia, crouch gait and sleep problems. 3,6 Although it is known that people with epilepsy more often have sleep problems, 7,8 the reported prevalence in DS patients seems to surpass this. Concerns about sleep disorders are mentioned by 75 up to 97% of the parents from children with DS.…”

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More daytime sleepiness and worse quality of sleep in patients with Dravet Syndrome compared to other epilepsy patients

Schoonjans

Keersmaecker

Bouwel

et al. 2019

European Journal of Paediatric Neurology

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Aim: Sleep problems are often reported in patients with a Dravet Syndrome (DS). In this study we explored the sleep behavior in DS and compared the prevalence of sleep problems with other epilepsy patients. Methods: An online questionnaire based on the 'Sleep Behavior Questionnaire by Simonds & Parraga (SQ-SP)' was distributed amongst DS parents and a control group (parents from children with epilepsy). Completed questionnaires were evaluated by factor scores and Composite Sleep Index (CSI). Results: Fifty-six responses were recorded in the DS group (42 were 18 year). Caregivers reported an overall frequency of sleep problems in 42.3% (22/52). Severe sleep problems, measured by CSI, were found in 28.3% (13/46) mainly related to night waking or daytime sleepiness. In the control group (n ¼ 66, 62 were 18 year), sleep problems were reported by 21.2% (14/52) of the parents. Comparison analysis between pediatric DS and epilepsy patients revealed no significant differences between the prevalence of different types of sleep disorders, except for daytime sleepiness (p ¼ 0.042). However, the parent (or caregiver)reported quality of sleep was significantly lower in the DS group (p ¼ 0.011). Interpretation: Sleep problems are frequent in DS patients and are mainly related to daytime sleepiness and night waking. Compared with other epilepsy patients, severe sleep problems are not more common in patients with a DS. However DS patients tend to have more mild night waking problems, which may explain the worse parental-reported sleep quality in DS patients.

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“…Sleep disorders are commonly addressed in pediatric neurology practices and often present as a chief complaint or as a secondary concern concomitant with a wide range of neurological diseases and neurogenetic syndromes. About 25% of children may have at least one sleep problem by adolescence and reaches up to 75% in those with epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, or headaches [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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Sleep Disorders in Childhood Neurological Diseases

Tolaymat

Zhao

2017

Children

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Sleep problems are frequently addressed as a primary or secondary concern during the visit to the pediatric neurology clinic. Sleep disorders can mimic other neurologic diseases (e.g., epilepsy and movement disorders), and this adds challenges to the diagnostic process. Sleep disorders can significantly affect the quality of life and functionality of children in general and those with comorbid neurological diseases in particular. Understanding the pathophysiology of sleep disorders, recognizing the implications of sleep disorder in children with neurologic diseases and behavioral difficulties, and early intervention continue to evolve resulting in better neurocognitive outcomes.

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Primary Sleep Disorders in People with Epilepsy

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Bilateral dependence of sleep disorders and temporal lobe epilepsy – literature review

Bilateral dependence of sleep disorders and temporal lobe epilepsy – literature review

More daytime sleepiness and worse quality of sleep in patients with Dravet Syndrome compared to other epilepsy patients

Sleep Disorders in Childhood Neurological Diseases

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