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Citation |
Robinson TD, Young IH. Medicine (Abingdon) 2004; 32(1): 91-95. |
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(Copyright © 2004, Medicine Publishing) |
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Abstract |
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common condition characterized by repetitive episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep (Figure 1). Obstructive events are usually associated with hypoxia, which can be profound, and terminated by an arousal from sleep, producing sympathetic nervous system activation and sleep fragmentation with adverse effects on both daytime functioning and cardiovascular outcomes. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for OSA; it improves daytime function and may positively influence cardiovascular outcomes. However, not all patients are able to tolerate it. |