REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on rem sleep behaviour disorder (rbd): clinical features: Epidemiology The mean onset age is about 60 years Males account for >80% of cases Physical features Language features Emotional features Semi-purposeful actions Dream-related symptoms Associated symptoms…

Epidemiology

  • The mean onset age is about 60 years
  • Males account for >80% of cases

Physical features

Language features

Emotional features

Semi-purposeful actions

Dream-related symptoms

Associated symptoms

Complications

References

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