The Relationship Between Epilepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Treatment Outcome. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Both epilepsy and obstructive sleep apnea are common conditions and hence frequently coexist in a given patient. A complex bidirectional relationship exists between the 2 conditions where the presence of one affects the other. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure may improve seizure control in medically refractory epilepsy patients, leading to improved quality of life. Understanding of this complex relationship between epilepsy, sleep, and sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea continues to evolve.

publication date

  • December 1, 2022

Research

keywords

  • Epilepsy
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85140959444

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.jsmc.2022.07.012

PubMed ID

  • 36333082

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 17

issue

  • 4