Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences

Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences

Bacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold stand...

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Main Authors: Novković Dobrivoje, Cvetković Gordana, Aćimović Slobodan, Milić Rade, Šarac Sanja, Urošević Radmila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2019-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
sleep apnea syndrome
diagnostic techniques and procedures
respiratory function tests
risk factors
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2019/0042-84501800015N.pdf

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