Experimental approaches directed at addressing these issues are limited by several
considerations. First, the close association between obesity and OSA often obscures …

These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …

Considerable evidence is available in support of an independent association between
obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and cardiovascular disease, which is …

Epidemiological studies have revealed a high prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in
the community (up to 20%). A subset of these patients has concurrent symptoms of …

Background and Purpose—Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is frequent in stroke patients.
Risk factors, treatment response, short-term and long-term outcome of SDB in stroke patients …

The diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) requires the combined
assessment of relevant clinical features and the objective demonstration of abnormal …

Background: Sleep-related breathing disturbances (SDB) and sleep-wake disturbances
(SWD) are often neglected in stroke patients. Recent studies suggest that they are frequent …

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Task Force on Respiratory Scoring* reviewed the
evidence that addresses: the validity of specific sensors in detecting airflow, tidal volume …

Several studies have shown the occurrence of an independent association between
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and cardiovascular disease, including arterial …

Over the last 20 years, there has been increasing recognition by the medical community of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a relatively common disorder, with important clinical …