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The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a biological rhythm that is considered circadian. Understanding these rhythms and monitoring them are important not only to understand their functions but also to describe the occurrence of various diseases from a circadian nature. The control of circadian rhythms presents components of internal and external temporal order. Both influence the consolidation of sleep and waking episodes – essential for restorative sleep, as well as for the homeostatic functioning of all other organic systems. The objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of the pathophysiology, characteristics, and clinical approaches of circadian rhythm disorders with an emphasis on the sleep-wake cycle.
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Ulhôa, M.A., Moreno, C.R.C. (2022). Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: An Overview. In: Frange, C., Coelho, F.M.S. (eds) Sleep Medicine and Physical Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85074-6_10
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