Summary The publication of “The Sleep Apnea Syndromes” by Guilleminault et al. in the
1970s hallmarked the discovery of a new disease entity involving serious health …

Recommendations about therapy for hypertension are here preceded by some
considerations on the strength of available evidence on the benefits associated with …

Disordered breathing during sleep is associated with acute, unfavorable effects on
cardiovascular physiology, but few studies have examined its postulated association with …

Background—There is increasing evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an
independent risk factor for arterial hypertension. Because there are no controlled studies …

Background The long term adverse effects of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a
viral disease, are poorly understood. Methods Sleep physiology, somatic and mood …

Sleep has been regarded as a testing situation for the autonomic nervous system, because
its activity is modulated by sleep stages. Sleep-related breathing disorders also influence …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of daytime sleepiness for millions of
Americans. It is also a disease associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension …

This paper reviews the topic of sleep disorders in pregnant women. We describe changes in
sleep architecture and sleep pattern during pregnancy, discuss the impact of the physical …

Background: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk for
hypertension. The mechanisms responsible for the development of hypertension are …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder as is hypertension (HTN) in the
21st century with the rising incidence of obesity. Numerous studies have shown a strong …