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REM Sleep Parasomnias

Medical Definition: Abnormal behavioral or physiologic events that are associated with REM sleep, including REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER
Also Called: REM Sleep-Related Sinus Arrest,Sleep-Related Painful Erections
Previously Indexed: Sleep Disorders (1986-1999),Sleep, REM (1986-1999)
REM Sleep Parasomnias Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition REM Sleep Behavior Disorder - A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Sleep Paralysis - A common condition characterized by transient partial or total paralysis of skeletal muscles and areflexia that occurs upon awakening from sleep or less often while falling asleep. Stimuli such as touch or sound may terminate the episode, which usually has a duration of seconds to minutes. This condition may occur in normal subjects or be associated with NARCOLEPSY; CATAPLEXY; and hypogogic HALLUCINATIONS. The pathophysiology of this condition is closely related to the normal hypotonia that occur during REM sleep. (From Adv Neurol 1995;67:245-271)

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