Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components. It is unclear whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with continuous ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with hypertension, inflammation, and increased cardiovascular risk. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces blood pressure, but adherence is often ...

Patients who were being followed up at the cardiovascular center in Toranomon Hospital (Tokyo, Japan) between January 1, 2001, and March 1, 2005, were enrolled into the study if they met the following ...

To measure the effect of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on intestinal blood flow velocity responses to enteral feedings and left ventricular output (LVO). Eighteen infants completed ...

We conclude that individuals with OSAS may manifest symptoms of depression, and for at least some of these individuals, the symptoms of depression may be ameliorated by treatment with CPAP.