Polysomnography test and sleep disordered breathing in Prader-Willi syndrome

Polysomnography test and sleep disordered breathing in Prader-Willi syndrome

INTRODUCTION Prader Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare condition and represents the most frequent cause of syndromic obesity. Sleep apnea is a life-threatening affection and is documented as the main cause of sudden death in PWS. OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND The aim of our study was to evaluate sleep...

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Main Authors: Andreea- Iulia Dobrescu1, Lavinia Ardelean3, Clara Matei4, Mircea Tampa4, Maria Puiu1*, Stefan Mihaicusa2
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara 2016-12-01
Series:Research and Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
polysomnography
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep disorders
Prader Willi Syndrome
syndromic obesity.
Online Access:http://www.resclinmed.eu/public/data_files/articles/34/article_34.pdf

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