Obesity and cardiovascular disease: pathophysiology, evaluation, and effect of weight loss: an update of the 1997 American Heart Association Scientific Statement on …
Obesity is becoming a global epidemic in both children and adults. It is associated with
numerous comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes …
numerous comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes …
Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and related procedures: an update for 2005
CA Kushida, MR Littner, T Morgenthaler, CA Alessi… - Sleep, 2005 - academic.oup.com
These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …
The occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing among middle-aged adults
Background Limited data have suggested that sleep-disordered breathing, a condition of
repeated episodes of apnea and hypopnea during sleep, is prevalent among adults. Data …
repeated episodes of apnea and hypopnea during sleep, is prevalent among adults. Data …
STOP questionnaire: a tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea
F Chung, B Yegneswaran, P Liao… - The Journal of the …, 2008 - pubs.asahq.org
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major risk factor for perioperative adverse
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …
[PDF][PDF] A systematic review of screening questionnaires for obstructive sleep apnea
A Abrishami, A Khajehdehi, F Chung - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 2010 - stopbang.ca
Conclusion The existing evidence regarding the accuracy of OSA questionnaires is
associated with promising but inconsistent results. This inconsistency could be due to …
associated with promising but inconsistent results. This inconsistency could be due to …
Does this patient have obstructive sleep apnea?: The Rational Clinical Examination systematic review
KA Myers, M Mrkobrada, DL Simel - Jama, 2013 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disease, responsible for daytime
sleepiness. Prior to referring patients for definitive testing, the likelihood of obstructive sleep …
sleepiness. Prior to referring patients for definitive testing, the likelihood of obstructive sleep …
Obstructive sleep apnea
PJ Strollo Jr, RM Rogers - New England Journal of Medicine, 1996 - Mass Medical Soc
Our understanding of the nature and consequences of upper-airway obstruction in adults
during sleep has evolved considerably over the past two decades. Sleep apnea—defined as …
during sleep has evolved considerably over the past two decades. Sleep apnea—defined as …
Clinical predictors of obstructive sleep apnea
M Friedman, H Tanyeri, M La Rosa… - The …, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: To identify physical findings that can be standardized to predict the presence and
the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Study Design: One hundred seventy‐two …
the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Study Design: One hundred seventy‐two …
Validation of the Berlin questionnaire and American Society of Anesthesiologists checklist as screening tools for obstructive sleep apnea in surgical patients
F Chung, B Yegneswaran, P Liao… - The Journal of the …, 2008 - pubs.asahq.org
Background Because of the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its
adverse impact on perioperative outcome, a practical screening tool for surgical patients is …
adverse impact on perioperative outcome, a practical screening tool for surgical patients is …
Pulmonary complications of obesity
SM Koenig - The American journal of the medical sciences, 2001 - Elsevier
Obesity can profoundly alter pulmonary function and diminish exercise capacity by its
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …