10 Min.
Diagnosis of Idiopathic Hypersomnia The Sleep Disorders Toolkit
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The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd ed, lists the criteria needed for a diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia.
For a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia, the following must be met:o excessive daytime sleepiness daily for at least 3 monthso cataplexy is not presento multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) shows 90%)o Long, unrefreshing naps (>1 hour)
This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 2 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.
In episode 2, listen as Sleep Review’s Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Margaret S. Blattner, MD, PhD discuss:o What are some barriers to diagnosing idiopathic hypersomnia?o Objective sleep testing is needed to diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia. What polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test findings support a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some best practices for conducting a PSG and MSLT for a patient with suspected idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some of the additional commonly seen supportive features of idiopathic hypersomnia?
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd ed, lists the criteria needed for a diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia.
For a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia, the following must be met:o excessive daytime sleepiness daily for at least 3 monthso cataplexy is not presento multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) shows 90%)o Long, unrefreshing naps (>1 hour)
This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 2 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.
In episode 2, listen as Sleep Review’s Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Margaret S. Blattner, MD, PhD discuss:o What are some barriers to diagnosing idiopathic hypersomnia?o Objective sleep testing is needed to diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia. What polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test findings support a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some best practices for conducting a PSG and MSLT for a patient with suspected idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some of the additional commonly seen supportive features of idiopathic hypersomnia?
10 Min.