Low-frequency oscillations and vasoreactivity of cortical vessels in obstructive sleep apnea during wakefulness: A near infrared spectroscopy study
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Effective nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy reduces the cardiovascular outcomes associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but the mechanism behind this effect is unclear. We investigated if OSA patients during wakefulness showed signs of increased sympathetic activity and decreased vasoreactivity in cerebral cortical vessels as measured with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and if this may be reversed by CPAP treatment.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Sleep Medicine Clinics |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 416-21 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1556-407X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2013 |
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