The STOP-BANG questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apneainduced hypertension in Asian population

The STOP-BANG questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apneainduced hypertension in Asian population

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common public health issue. If left untreated, OSA may cause a large health economic burden from cardiovascular complications particularly stroke. The diagnosis of OSA can be made by polysomnography, but its availability is limited in the developing countries in As...

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Main Authors: Tanut Pavarangkul, Thipphailin Jungtrakul, Pichsinee Chaobangprom, Luxanawadee Nitiwatthana, Wisit Jongkumchok, Weerachat Morrakotkhiew, Sitthan Kachenchart, Jarin Chindaprasirt, Panita Limpawattana, Sompong Srisaenpang, Somdej Pinitsoontorn, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Neurology International
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
body mass index
neck circumference
Thais
STOP-BANG
screening tool
hypertension
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/ni/article/view/6104

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