OSA Flashcards
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Imp Symptoms associated with OSA
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Hypertension (hypoxia activates sympathetic nervous system which causes vasoconstriction, incr RR, incr HR and contractility - think fight&flight
Respiratory acidosis
Imp Symptoms associated with OSA
Hypertension (hypoxia activates sympathetic nervous system which causes vasoconstriction, incr RR, incr HR and contractility - think fight&flight
Respiratory acidosis