Introduction The growing number of suspected patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) that are observed in sleep units has increased in the last decade. Therefore …

Introduction Screening methods have become increasingly important owing to the growing
number of patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being referred for sleep …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder that is
underdiagnosed. OSA is usually diagnosed by polysomnography (PSG) and, if untreated …

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the Portuguese-language version of the STOP-Bang
(acronym for Snoring, Tiredness, Observed apnea, high blood Pressure, Body mass index …

Rationale Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSA) is a highly prevalent disease and has
been related to cardiovascular diseases and occupational and traffic accidents. Currently, it …

Background Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is clinically relevant because
untreated OSA has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The STOP-Bang …

Objective To evaluate the performance of the Berlin Questionnaire, the STOP-Bang
Questionnaire, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in screening for the disease in adults of …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, serious, under-recognized and
under-diagnosed medical disorder. Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard diagnostic …

Abstract Objective The STOP-Bang questionnaire was developed as a quick and simple
screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in preoperative clinics. We aimed to …

The STO-BANG questionnaire, S standing for snore, T tired, O observed apneas, P pressure
(arterial hypertension), B BMI (body mass index> 35 kg/m2), A age (> 50 years old), N neck …