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1. CHAPTER 59: OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA.

Author

GURUBHAGAVATULA, INDIRA

Subjects
*SLEEP apnea syndromes, *HYPERTENSION, *BLOOD pressure, *DRUG therapy, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

Chapter 59 of the book "Advanced Therapy in Hypertension & Vascular Disease" is presented. It offers Information on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) associated with hypertension. It has been discovered that resistance to conventional pharmacotherapy may occur in hypertension in the setting of OSA. Furthermore, OSA may prevent blood pressure from falling during nocturnal sleep periods. Information on the severity, diagnosis and treatment of OSA is presented.

Published
2006

2. CPAP, Weight Loss, or Both for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Author

Chirinos, Julio A., Gurubhagavatula, Indira, Teff, Karen, Rader, Daniel J., Wadden, Thomas A., Townsend, Raymond, Foster, Gary D., Maislin, Greg, Saif, Hassam, Broderick, Preston, Chittams, Jesse, Hanlon, Alexandra L., and Pack, Allan I.

Subjects
*SLEEP apnea syndrome treatment, *SLEEP disorders treatment, *AIRWAY (Anatomy), *WEIGHT loss, *C-reactive protein, *INSULIN resistance, *BLOOD pressure
Abstract

The article presents a study on the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and weight loss intervention for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Topics include assessments of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure, the effectivity of combined interventions on mean arterial pressure, the use of a randomized, parallel-group method. It also discusses the use of diet plans recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program in the U.S.

Published
2014
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