CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-New Horizons in Disorders of Central Hypersomnia: Updates on Diagnosis and Management

New Horizons in Disorders of Central Hypersomnia: Updates on Diagnosis and Management

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a discussion on new horizons in disorders of central hypersomnia, focusing on updates in the diagnosis and management of narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and pediatric hypersomnia. The speakers discussed the new consensus guidelines published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) regarding the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) and maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT) protocols. The guidelines aim to establish standardized protocols for these tests and improve consistency in their performance. The panel also discussed the challenges in diagnosing pediatric hypersomnia and highlighted the importance of awareness and early detection. They presented a case study of a 16-year-old patient with excessive sleepiness and discussed the diagnostic process and treatment options. The speakers emphasized the need for further research and the development of new medications for the treatment of central hypersomnia. Overall, the talk highlighted the importance of accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment for patients with central hypersomnia.

Meta Tag

Category Sleep Disorders

Session ID 1098

Speaker Ritwick Agrawal

Speaker Mariam Louis

Speaker Atul Malhotra

Speaker Caroline Okorie

Track Sleep Disorders

Keywords

central hypersomnia

narcolepsy

idiopathic hypersomnia

pediatric hypersomnia

multiple sleep latency test

maintenance of wakefulness test

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

diagnosis

treatment options