[The sleep apnea syndrome in the Slovak Republic].
Sleep related breathing disorders represent life threatening disorders for cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric complications. Sleep apnea syndrome is evaluated in Slovak Republic since 1990. Four sleep laboratories are established with polysomnography ALICE 3. 628 investigations together were realized till March 31, 2000. Except diagnostic and therapeutic area our interest is focused on cardiovascular complications. Ventilatory treatment of patients with sleep apnea syndrome is insufficiently provided by health insurance companies.
Mucska
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Klinika TBC a pĺúcnych chorôb FN a LFUK, Mickiewiczova 13, 813 69 Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
Donic
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Vysehradský
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Hronec
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D006268:Health Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018154:Slovakia