Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2004; 104(5): 211-214
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome. Part I. Pathofysiology
- Stomatologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. J. Mazánek, DrSc.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) is a disorder characterised byrecurring episodes of sleep apnoea, which are caused by obstruction of the upper airway. The recurring cessation of breathing is accompanied by hypoxaemia, hypertension, strong snoring, repeated awaking from sleep and overall activation of the sympathetic part of the vegetative nervous system. Patients suffering from the disorder are exposed to an increased risk of myocardial infarction, apoplexy, malignant arrhythmia, hypertension and accelerated onset of atherosclerosis.
Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; pathofysiology
Published: December 1, 2004 Show citation
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