Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder characterized by collapse of the upper
airway during sleep. Downstream effects involve the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and …

Obesity predisposes for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, sudden cardiac death, renal disease
and ischemic stroke, which are the main causes of cardiovascular hospitalization and …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is currently recognized as an
independent risk factor for hypertension, arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, stroke, and …

Background and objectives: Fluid overload and central sleep apnea are highly prevalent in
patients with heart failure (HF). We performed this meta-analysis to assess the effects of …

Sleep disorders frequently comorbid with several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), attracting
increasing scientific attention and interest. Sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep …

Key points Five years after bilateral carotid body resection (bCBR) performed in four
patients, the absence of the hypoxic ventilatory response persisted, suggesting no …

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including obstructive and central sleep apnea,
significantly exacerbates heart failure (HF) through adverse cardiovascular mechanisms …

Background Maintaining physical activity is challenging after cardiac surgery. Postsurgical
cardiac patients often experience sleep problems showing a reciprocal interaction with …

Background Despite its high prevalence and negative impact, sleep-disordered breathing
(SDB) remain commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated in stroke subjects. Multiple …

Abstract Background Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) have frequent association
with comorbidities and this makes it an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease …