Sleep Issues in Neuromuscular Disorders A Clinical Guide
This concise text provides a quick reference to clinically relevant material in both sleep medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Divided into ten chapters, the book begins by laying the foundation for understanding sleep issues in neuromuscular disor
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Sleep Issues in Neuromuscular Disorders
Raghav Govindarajan • Pradeep C. Bollu Editors
Sleep Issues in Neuromuscular Disorders A Clinical Guide
Editors Raghav Govindarajan Department of Neurology University of Missouri Columbia Missouri USA
Pradeep C. Bollu Department of Neurology University of Missouri Columbia Missouri USA
ISBN 978-3-319-73067-7 ISBN 978-3-319-73068-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73068-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018939388 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Preface
Sleep issues are common in patients with neuromuscular disorders. While neuromuscular physicians are trained in managing complex neuromuscular conditions and have a firm grasp on neurophysiology, pathology, and genetics, sleep and sleep- related issues can be challenging. Similarly sleep specialists have a firm grasp on understanding sleep neurobiology, pathology, and managing sleep issues including neuromuscular respiratory weakness but might find it challenging to understand the ever evolving and diverse field of neuromuscular disorders. With this in mind, we have designed this handbook for both neuromuscular physicians and sleep specialists by providing clinically relevant material in both sleep medicine and neuromuscular medicine that a busy clinician will find useful for a quick reference. Further, the book will be highly beneficial to any practicing physician including pulmonary/ critical care physicians,
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