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Apneic spells in progressive dialysis encephalopathy

L García-Buñuel, D C Elliott, N K Blank

    Archives of Neurology
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dialysis encephalopathy, a neurological disorder, can cause respiratory arrest. This case highlights a patient experiencing sudden breathing cessation linked to characteristic EEG abnormalities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Nephrology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Dialysis encephalopathy is a neurological complication associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis.
    • Previous descriptions of dialysis encephalopathy primarily focused on cognitive and motor deficits.

    Observation:

    • A 53-year-old patient presented with progressive dialysis encephalopathy.
    • The patient exhibited episodic EEG abnormalities characteristic of the syndrome.
    • The patient experienced sudden respiratory arrest spells.

    Findings:

    • The respiratory arrest episodes were in close temporal association with the abnormal EEG findings.
    • This suggests a potential link between the specific EEG abnormalities and respiratory control in dialysis encephalopathy.

    Implications:

    • This observation expands the known clinical spectrum of dialysis encephalopathy.
    • It highlights the importance of monitoring respiratory function in patients with this condition.
    • Further research may elucidate the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying respiratory arrest in dialysis encephalopathy.

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