[Panic attacks during sleep].
M V TardovPublished in: Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (2021)
Panic attack is a separate episode of fear or anxiety with the simultaneous development of typical autonomic and mental symptoms. Attack is a widespread phenomenon that makes up the central core of panic disorder and affects about 5% of the population. Up to 71% of patients suffering from attacks report panic episodes not only in wakefulness, but also during sleep. This review focuses on the distinctions of night panic attacks, the particular qualities of sleep disturbances associated with them, and methods of treating these conditions.