Abstract
There is a significant interaction between epilepsy and sleep, since the latter has influence in the onset, frequency and characteristics of the seizures, as well as EEG findings, and sleep deprivation also plays an important role; on the other hand, epilepsy and anticonvulsant drugs alter the pattern of sleep. However, neurophysiological mechanisms involved in this interaction are yet unknown and its clarification is vital to control seizures and improve the quality of life of patients.
In this paper are described the different types of seizures, their relationship with the stages of sleep, and their electroencephalographic patterns.
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