Open AccessComplications following REM sleep behavior disorder
Author(s) -
Schaeffer Eva,
Berg Daniela
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brain and behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.915
H-Index - 41
ISSN - 2162-3279
DOI - 10.1002/brb3.2129
Subject(s) - rem sleep behavior disorder , prodromal stage , disease , rapid eye movement sleep , sleep disorder , medicine , sleep (system call) , clinical significance , psychology , psychiatry , parkinson's disease , electroencephalography , insomnia , pathology , cognitive impairment , computer science , operating system
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is gaining increasing attention as important prodromal marker for the development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's Disease. However, the clinical relevance of this disorder and its association with other prodromal markers is often underestimated in clinical routine. We here report a case of severe clinical complications following extensive nocturnal movements due to RBD, aggravated by occurrence of additional prodromal non‐motor symptoms. This case stresses the importance of recognizing RBD as a multisystem disease by all clinical disciplines.