Updates on definition, consequences, and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4065/mcp.2010.0810 and PMC identifier 3104914.
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Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder during sleep that has implications beyond disrupted sleep. It is increasingly recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiac, neurologic, and perioperative morbidities. Yet this disorder remains undiagnosed in a substantial portion of our population. It is imperative for all physicians to remain vigilant in identifying patients with signs and symptoms consistent with OSA. This review focuses on updates in the areas of terminology and testing, complications of untreated OSA, perioperative considerations, treatment options, and new developments in this field.
Medical subject headings
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Polysomnography
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive