Hypersomnia in Older Patients - 30/05/12
Corresponding author. Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.Résumé |
Hypersomnia is a common clinical complaint in older patients that has many characteristics unique to this population. Such features are related in part to the effects of comorbid medical conditions and their associated medications, changes in work patterns from retirement or part-time employment, increased prevalence rates of sleep disorders, and biological changes in the sleep-wake drive associated with aging. Assessment of hypersomnia in older patients is also affected by many of these factors. Despite these challenges, hypersomnia warrants evaluation and management because the adverse impact of hypersomnia can be considerable in older adults.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hypersomnia, Sleepiness, Fatigue, Older adult, Obstructive sleep apnea, Central sleep apnea, Cognitive impairment, Institutionalized
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Vol 7 - N° 2
P. 365-378 - juin 2012 Retour au numéro
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