Ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary function in OSA syndrome.
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have increased cardiovascular morbidity and death as a result of myocardial ischemia and both pulmonary and systemic hypertension. Early detection allows for proper risk stratification and treatment.
Nahmias
J S
JS
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, NJ 07112.
Karetzky
M S
MS
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017286:Polysomnography; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016276:Ventricular Function