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Narbut A.M.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Tsenteradze S.L.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Poluektov M.G.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Exploding head syndrome

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Narbut A.M., Tsenteradze S.L., Poluektov M.G.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2021;121(9): 111‑115

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2021121091111

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EXPLODING HEAD SYNDROME
EXPLODING HEAD SYNDROME

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Narbut AM, Tsenteradze SL, Poluektov MG. Exploding head syndrome. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2021;121(9):111‑115. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro2021121091111

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Abstract:

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a paroxysmal sensory parasomnia characterized by the sensation of a loud noise or «explosion in the head» during the wake-sleep/sleep-wake cycle. The most popular explanation for this condition is the decrease of reticular formation activity during the transition between wakefulness and sleep. The authors present a review of literature on the diagnosis and treatment of EHS and clinical observations of patients with classical signs.

Keywords:

exploding head syndrome
episodic cranial sensory shock
parasomnia
diagnosis
treatment

Authors:

Narbut A.M.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Tsenteradze S.L.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Poluektov M.G.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Received:

31.03.2021

Accepted:

05.04.2021

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