Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Causes Vascular Dysfunction, Similarly with Diabetes Mellitus

Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Diabetes Mellitus

Obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus.

BACKGROUND There is convincing evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly associated with impaired glucose metabolism. OBJECTIVES Analyze the prevalence of OSA in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. Evaluate the influence of OSA on glycemic control. METHODS The adult patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) followed in the department of internal medicine were referred ...

Apert Syndrome with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Report

Apert syndrome is a rare kind of craniosynostosis which is identified with fusion of cranial sutures during prematurity period and causes physical and intellectual disorders in younger ages. These patients may show symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea due to abnormal craniofacial shape. This article introduces a patient with Apert syndrome, with apnea symptoms, cyanosis, snoring, restlessness, n...

Executive dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

AIMS To clarify whether patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) have executive dysfunction, to identify the domains of executive function affected and to establish the severity of any dysfunction. METHODS A full-night polysomnography and a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment focusing on executive functions were conducted on 40 newly diagnosed OSAS patients and 20 healthy...

[Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome].

This is an overview for the non-specialist of the pathophysiology, workup and treatment of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The mechanisms leading to upper airway closure during sleep are discussed, as well as the current theoretical and experimental concepts for the apnea-induced arousal response and the consequent changes in sleep architecture and quality. Epidemiological data are summar...