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Sleep apnea and the heart: diagnosis and treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18953275     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although sleep apnea is closely associated with cardiovascular disease, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Obstructive sleep apnea elicits a cascade of harmful cardiovascular stimuli, and central sleep apnea is a prognostic factor for heart failure and may exert adverse effects on outcomes. The adverse effects of obstructive sleep apnea can promote the development of atherosclerosis and have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea characterized by variables of the autonomic nervous system may have a direct association with arrhythmia. Polysomnography with electroencephalography is the gold standard for assessing sleep apnea. Alternative methods of screening for OSA have recently become available. Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea reduces cardiac risk and cardiovascular disease mortality. Targeting sleep apnea in the primary and/or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease may lead to better outcomes.
Authors:
Dai Yumino; Hiroshi Kasanuki
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Reviews in cardiovascular medicine     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1530-6550     ISO Abbreviation:  Rev Cardiovasc Med     Publication Date:  2008  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-27     Completed Date:  2008-11-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100960007     Medline TA:  Rev Cardiovasc Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  159-67     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cardiovascular Agents / therapeutic use
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology,  therapy*
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Electroencephalography
Heart Failure / etiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Polysomnography
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / complications,  diagnosis*,  therapy*
Sleep Apnea, Central / complications,  diagnosis*,  therapy*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cardiovascular Agents

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