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Characteristics of non-sleep related apneas in children with alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 Jan 2024
Thamby Julie, Prange Lyndsey, Boggs April, Subei M Omar, Myers Cory, Uchitel Julie, ElMallah Mai, Bartlett-Lee Brittnie, Riviello James J, Mikati Mohamad A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Non-sleep related apnea (NSA) has been observed in alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) but has yet to be characterized. GOALS: Investigate the following hypotheses: 1) AHC patients manifest NSA that is often severe. 2) NSA is usually triggered by precipitating events. 3) NSA is more likely in patients with ATP1A3 mutations. METHODS: Retrospective review of 51 consecutive AHC patients (ages 2-45...
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