The Grey Zone in Multiple Sleep Latency Test for Diagnosis of Narcolepsy: A Survey of Korean Neurologist
Journal of Sleep Medicine
; : 139-145, 2022.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Objectives@#Clinicians often depend on the results of the the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) for diagnosing narcolepsy, but the diagnosis can be confusing when there is a co-existence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study is aimed to address the diagnostic tendency and the strategies of treatment for narcolepsy and other hypersomnia in the grey zone. @*Methods@#We performed a web-based survey of Korean neurologists who were interested in narcolepsy and had experience with sleep studies. @*Results@#The results of this survey present their concerns according to the severity of comorbid OSA in analyzing the results of the MSLT. @*Conclusions@#This study also might help by providing the opinions of experienced Korean neurologists for the assessment and management of excessive daytime sleepiness.
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Journal of Sleep Medicine
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2022
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