Hypnic jerks: neurophysiological characterization of a new motor pattern

Sleep Med. 2014 Jun;15(6):725-7. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2014.01.024. Epub 2014 Mar 26.
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Keywords: Hypnic jerks; Insomnia; Myoclonus; Sleep starts; Startle; Sudden bodily jerks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myoclonus / complications
  • Myoclonus / diagnosis
  • Myoclonus / physiopathology*
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / complications
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / diagnosis
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / physiopathology*
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