… Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by episodic sleep … , hypercapnia, or arousals from
sleep. Many patients are unaware that their … Yet, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is …

… measures of sleep quality and partially normalize the sleep and respiratory … sleep apnea)
or suggested the possibility of harm, likely from increased sudden death, in central sleep apnea…

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to rise. So too do the health,
safety, and economic consequences. On an individual level, the causes and consequences of …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 17% of women and 34% of men in the
US and has a similar prevalence in other countries. This review provides an update on the …

… sleep history, review of symptoms, and physical examination, the results of which can identify
patients that need testing for OSA. The polysomnogram or home sleep apnea … sleep apnea …

… leads to intermittent episodes of hypopnea and/or apnea 2 , 3 . During these episodes the
… , central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea were published under the rubric of sleep- …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a … pressure (CPAP) machines or intraoral devices.
Technological advances allow patients to participate in their own care, and doing so improves CPAP …

… This document reviews the history of the apnea hypopnea index as a metric of sleep apnea
severity. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this approach and then provide some …

… on sleep apnea and CVD. We hope to provide a catalyst for cardiologists to join with sleep
… the role of sleep apnea treatment in patients who are at high risk of or have existing CVD. …

… Screening questionnaires can be used to assess for sleep apnea, although their accuracy is
… sleep apnea is nocturnal polysomnography in a sleep laboratory. Home sleep apnea tests …