Correlation of Epworth Sleepiness Scale with polysomnography changes in the assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

Correlation of Epworth Sleepiness Scale with polysomnography changes in the assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

Introduction: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is an important sleep disorder, frequently associated to the obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). It is known to be an important predisposing factor to accidents, decreased productivity, neurocognitive disorders and social issues. Thus,...

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Main Authors: Thiago Matnei, Marcelo Augusto Souza Deschk, Jivago Szpoganicz Sabatini, Luciana de Paula Souza, Rafael Francisco dos Santos, Carlos Henrique Ferreira Camargo
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2017-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence. Sleep Apnea
Obstructive. Surveys and Questionnaires. Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Polysomnography
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/135089

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