371.1 ð é«åžçç
371.1.1 Stages
- NREM (75-80%):
- N1: light, 5%
- N2: 50%; spindles + K-complexes
- N3: slow wave (deep), 20-25%; growth hormone release
- REM (20-25%):
- Dreaming
- Atonia
- Eye movements
371.1.4 1. Insomnia
- Chronic: difficulty falling/staying asleep ⥠3 nights/week for ⥠3 months
- Daytime consequences (fatigue, mood, cognitive)
- Causes: psychophysiological, comorbid (anxiety, depression, pain), medication, substance
371.1.5 2. Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) â most common
- CSA (central sleep apnea)
- Sleep-related hypoventilation
371.1.6 3. Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
- Narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy, â orexin)
- Narcolepsy type 2 (without cataplexy)
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
371.1.7 4. Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Delayed sleep phase (DSPD â adolescents)
- Advanced sleep phase (ASPD â elderly)
- Shift work disorder
- Jet lag
- Irregular sleep-wake
- Non-24 (blind)
371.1.8 5. Parasomnias
- NREM: sleepwalking, sleep terrors, confusional arousal
- REM: REM behavior disorder (RBD), nightmares, sleep paralysis
- Other: enuresis, sexsomnia
371.1.10 Definition
- Recurrent partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) airway collapse during sleep
- Cyclical desaturations
- Arousals
371.1.11 Risk Factors
- Obesity (BMI > 30; â neck circumference > 17 men, > 16 women)
- Male
- Age
- Anatomic (retrognathia, tonsillar hypertrophy, narrow oropharynx)
- Family history
- Acromegaly, hypothyroid, PCOS
- Smoking, alcohol
371.1.12 Symptoms
- Loud snoring (witnessed by bed partner)
- Witnessed apneas + gasping
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (Epworth ⥠10)
- Morning headache
- Non-restorative sleep
- Nocturia
- Cognitive impairment
- Depression
371.1.13 Consequences
- CV: HTN, AF, CAD, stroke, HF, sudden death
- Metabolic: insulin resistance, NAFLD
- Cognitive
- Daytime sleepiness â motor vehicle accidents
- Mortality (if untreated severe)
371.1.14 Diagnosis
- Polysomnography (PSG) â gold standard
- Home sleep apnea test (HSAT) â for high pretest probability without comorbidities
- AHI (apnea-hypopnea index): events per hour
- 5-15: mild
- 15-30: moderate
- ⥠30: severe
- Diagnosis: AHI ⥠5 + symptoms OR AHI ⥠15
371.1.15 Treatment
Lifestyle: - Weight loss (significant impact) - Positional therapy - Alcohol/sedative avoidance - Smoking cessation - Treatment of nasal congestion
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP): - CPAP (continuous) â first-line - APAP (auto-adjusting) - BPAP (bilevel) - Adherence challenges
Alternative: - Mandibular advancement device (MAD) â mild-moderate - Positional therapy - Surgical (UPPP â uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, maxillomandibular advancement, tonsillectomy in children) - Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire) â moderate-severe with PAP intolerance, BMI < 32, no concentric collapse
Adjunctive: - Modafinil/armodafinil for residual sleepiness - Solriamfetol (Sunosi) for residual sleepiness - Pitolisant for residual sleepiness
371.1.17 Treatment
- Treat underlying
- Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) â contraindicated in HFrEF with EF < 45% (SERVE-HF)
- Oxygen
- Acetazolamide
371.1.18 Type 1 (with Cataplexy)
- â Orexin/hypocretin (autoimmune destruction)
- HLA-DQB1*06:02 association
- Cataplexy (sudden brief loss of muscle tone with strong emotion)
- Sleep paralysis
- Hypnagogic hallucinations
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- PSG + MSLT (multiple sleep latency test): mean sleep latency < 8 min, ⥠2 SOREMPs
371.1.20 Treatment
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: - Modafinil/armodafinil â first-line - Methylphenidate, amphetamines - Solriamfetol (Sunosi) â dopamine + NE reuptake inhibitor, FDA 2019 - Pitolisant (Wakix) â H3 antagonist, FDA 2019 - Sodium oxybate (Xyrem) / mixed-salt oxybate (Xywav) â also for cataplexy
Cataplexy: - Sodium/mixed-salt oxybate (Xywav lower sodium) - SNRIs (venlafaxine) - SSRIs - Pitolisant
371.1.21 Features
- Loss of REM atonia
- Acting out dreams (kicking, punching, falling out of bed)
- Often violent
- Older men
- Sleep partner reports
371.1.23 Significance
- Prodrome of synucleinopathy (PD, DLB, MSA)
- 80%+ develop within 15 years
- Counsel patients
371.1.24 Treatment
- Safety (clear bedroom, partner separate bed if needed)
- Clonazepam 0.25-1 mg HS
- Melatonin 3-12 mg HS (less side effects)
371.1.25 Sleepwalking, Sleep Terrors, Confusional Arousal
- Out of slow-wave sleep
- Early in night
- Children > adults
- Genetic predisposition
- Triggers: sleep deprivation, fever, stress
371.1.27 Approach
- CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) â first-line
- Sleep hygiene
- Stimulus control
- Sleep restriction
- Relaxation
371.1.28 Pharmacologic (Short-Term)
- DORAs (dual orexin receptor antagonists):
- Suvorexant (Belsomra)
- Lemborexant (Dayvigo)
- Daridorexant (Quviviq) â FDA 2022
- Z-drugs: zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon (use shortest duration)
- Benzodiazepines: temazepam, triazolam (avoid chronic, fall risk elderly)
- Melatonin receptor agonists: ramelteon, tasimelteon
- Doxepin (low dose): Silenor 3-6 mg
- TCAs: amitriptyline, mirtazapine (sleep + mood)
- Trazodone: off-label common
- Antihistamines: limited evidence
371.1.29 Treatment
- DSPD (delayed phase): melatonin in evening, light therapy in morning
- ASPD (advanced phase): light therapy in evening, melatonin in afternoon
- Shift work: scheduled bright light, modafinil, melatonin
- Jet lag: melatonin, light timing
- Non-24 in blind: tasimelteon (Hetlioz)
371.1.29.1 𩺠åºé鿥
- Normal sleep: NREM (N1, N2, N3) + REM cycles 90 min; adults need 7-9 hr
- OSA: AHI ⥠5 + symptoms or AHI ⥠15; CPAP mainstay
- Narcolepsy: â orexin (type 1 with cataplexy); modafinil + oxybate + pitolisant + solriamfetol
- RBD: prodrome of synucleinopathy (80% within 15 years); clonazepam or melatonin
- Insomnia: CBT-I first-line; DORAs new class (daridorexant)
- RLS: see Ch369