Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on: December 6, 2016
Shy-Drager syndrome: a case report with polysomnography
F S Alóe1, P E Marchiori, R N Reimão
1Divisão de Neurologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), Brasil.
Abstract:
The authors report a case of Shy-Drager syndrome in a 53 year-old male patient. Autonomic failure was made evident by physical examination as well as laboratory tests. A sleep recording showed decreased percentage of REM sleep and apneas of the central type. The possible mechanisms for this sleep disorder are discussed.
Related Concept Videos
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
RBD is significantly associated with...
Restless Leg Syndrome and Night Terrors
The exact cause of RLS is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate muscle movement. Imbalances in dopamine levels...
Sleep Apnea
The condition is more prevalent among...
Cushing Syndrome I: Introduction

