Frequently, idiopathic hypersomnia is clinically characterized by marked sleep inertia, long and unrefreshing naps, and a high sleep efficiency. Since the initial description, there has been an ongoing evolution of its nomenclature, approach to diagnosis, characterization of symptoms, and determination ...
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0849 Diagnosis Journey, Symptoms, and Burden of Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Patient Perspectives from Qualitative Interviews doi:10.1093/sleep/zsaf090.0849INTRODUCTION. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), among other symptoms. ...
Introduction History of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Epidemiology of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Definition and Clinical Features of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Polysomnographic and Neurophysiologic Studies Pathophysiology Differential Diagnosis Treatment Summary References Additional Reading...
Altogether, the phenotype of idiopathic hypersomnia is not unitary, hence the successive suggestions of nosological separation of the condition into two or three forms. According to ICSD-3 [9], two polysomnographic diagnostic criteria must be met to confirm a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic ...
5 min read It can be hard to get a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). It’s easy to confuse it with other sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. But even with a proper diagnosis, there are challenges. People with IH may also be more at risk of having other conditions, such as ...
A symposium held at the SLEEP 2024 Annual Meeting discussed updates in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia treatment, specifically in guidelines for treatment and testing in this population.
According to the Expert Consensus on Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Daytime hypersomnia published by the China Sleep Research Society, the estimated number of people affected by "central Idiopathic hypersomnia" in China is 50,000 (the prevalence rate mentioned in the consensus is 0.02‰~0.05‰...
Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) including diagnosis, treatment options, and where to locate a sleep specialist. Hear from individuals living with IH and how they manage symptoms.
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare, heterogeneous sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. In contrast to narcolepsy type 1, which is a well-defined type of central disorders of hypersomnolence, the etiology of IH is poorly unders