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Sleep in detoxified alcoholics: impairment of most standard sleep parameters and increased risk for sleep apnea, but not for myoclonias--a controlled study.

par Le Bon, Olivier ;Verbanck, Paul ;Hoffmann, Guy;Murphy, James R;Staner, Luc ;De Groote, Donat ;Mampuza Ma Miezi, Samuel ;Den Dulk, A;Vacher, C;Kornreich, Charles ;Pelc, Isidore
Référence Journal of studies on alcohol, 58, 1, page (30-36)
Publication Publié, 1997-01

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OBJECTIVE: To assess recently alcohol-abstinent chronic alcoholic patients for selected parameters indicative of sleep quality. METHOD: Patients (n = 24, 14 male), abstinent 3-6 weeks, and healthy controls (n = 20) were admitted to a clinical sleep unit. Measurements included sleep respiratory events and periodic limb movements, using strict methodology. RESULTS: Clear signs of sleep deterioration and a high prevalence of apneic/hypopneic episodes were observed. Apneas were found at the same frequency for men and women; this has not been described before. No periodic limb movement was found. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the high degree of morbidity and mortality observed in sleep apneic syndrome, systematic screening for sleep apneas is recommended for alcoholics seeking help.