Untreated sleep disordered breathing (obstructive sleep apnea and/or central sleep apnea)
are an important cause of medical mortality and morbidity. OSA is characterized by recurrent …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
(OSAS) are among the most prevalent chronic respiratory disorders. Accumulating data …

This study investigated the effects of air temperature and ventilation on the sleep quality of
elderly subjects and elucidated the mechanisms involved. Sixteen subjects aged over 65 …

Abstract Study Objective To evaluate long-term efficacy and safety of phrenic nerve
stimulation (PNS) in patients with moderate-to-severe central sleep apnea (CSA) through 3 …

Humans emit carbon dioxide (CO 2) as a product of their metabolism. No measurements of
CO 2 emission rates (CERs) of elderly sleeping people have yet been reported. This study …

The World health organization (WHO) reported that cardiovascular disease is the leading
cause of death worldwide, particularly in developing countries. But while diagnosing …

Background: Although sleep respiratory disorders are known as a relevant source of
cardiovascular risk, there is a substantial lack of trials aimed to evaluate the eventual …

Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) represents the sympathetic nervous system activity
induced by apnea or hypopnea events among OSAS patients. However, few studies have …

Background There is paucity of information on obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and cardiac
diseases among Aboriginal Australian patients. This study evaluates the association of …

Objective: to estimate the effects of non-pharmacological interventions to improve the quality
of sleep and quality of life of patients with heart failure. Method: pilot study of a randomized …