title: Sleep disorders: simple or complex?
abstract: The diagnosis may be as simple as sleep deprivation or a more complex, mixed disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea complicated by a CNS abnormality. At least 65 primary sleep disorders have been identified. Polysomnographic and other sleep evaluations may be indicated to guide diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Thorpy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017286:Polysomnography; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology