While targeting elevated serum levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol has been the
mainstay of atherosclerosis prevention and treatment for decades, the evidence regarding …

Background We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association
between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiac as well as coronary impairment …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea. Review the
presentation of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea. Summarize the treatment options for …

Background OSA is an independent risk factor for several systemic diseases. Compared
with mild OSA, patients with moderate-to-severe OSA have more severe impairment in the …

Background. Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a clinical condition
frequently diagnosed in clinical practice. In patients affected by HFrEF, sleep apnea (SA) …

Obstructive (OA) and central apneas (CA) are highly prevalent breathing disorders that have
a negative impact on cardiac structure and function; while OA promote the development of …

There is a consistent relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and
cardiovascular diseases. It is already recognized that OSA may influence the geometry and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is the most common sleep-breathing disorder,
which is associated with increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. OSA increases risk …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a very important sleep-related breathing
disorder related to increased cardiovascular and overall morbidity and mortality. It is …

Aims Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is known to cause left atrial (LA) remodeling.
However, the relationship between SDB severity and LA dysfunction is insufficiently …