Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Marchitto N Author

n.marchitto@ausl.latina.it

Subjects of specialization
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Apnea

Affiliation
Department of medicine, Medical Director, Alfredo Fiorini Hospital, Terracina, Italy

Biography

Marchitto N is a Department of medicine, Medical Director, Alfredo Fiorini Hospital, Terracina, (Latina), Italy, His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

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Effects on Quality of Life and Rehabilitation Therapy in Low Dose of Rotigotine in Post-Stroke Patients with Vascular Parkinsonism and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Author(s):

Marchitto N, Sindona F, Ceratti U, Fabrizio A, Maietta A, Monaco P, Dalmaso S and Raimondi G

Stroke is a frequent cause of disability in U.S.A. (200.000/ year). Aim: The aim of this study is to underline the effect of low dose of Rotigotine patches 2 mg/24 h, a complete dopamine agonist with continuous dopaminergic stimulation through the transdermal administration, in elderly with recent stroke and vascular Parkinsonism about quality of life and adherence to rehabilitation therapy. Methods: We have enrolled 6 elderly patients (3 males and 3 females, range age 60 – 95 years) with recent ischemic and vascular Parkinsonism. We have evaluated quality of life and cognitive function with UPDRS part III, MMSE, ADL, IADL and Morinsky Scale. At the same time we have evaluated the adherence to therapy and timing of rehabilitation therapy before and post-administration of Rotigotin... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000196

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