A Non-Framework Multilevel Surgery May Reduce Mean Heart Rate in Patients with Very Severe Obstructive Apnea Having Confined Retroglossal Space and Framework

A Non-Framework Multilevel Surgery May Reduce Mean Heart Rate in Patients with Very Severe Obstructive Apnea Having Confined Retroglossal Space and Framework

An elevated mean heart rate in untreated patients of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to a higher risk of mortality and the development of various cardiovascular diseases. The elevation may positively relate to the severity of OSA and present in both wakefulness and sleep. A reduction in heart...

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Main Authors: Ethan I. Huang, Shu-Yi Huang, Yu-Ching Lin, Chieh-Mo Lin, Chin-Kuo Lin, Ying-Chih Huang, Jian-An Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
palatoplasty
one-stage
retropharynx
hypertension
maxillomandibular advancement
comorbidity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/22/8094

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