Partial 6 - Sleep apnea Flashcards
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OSAS and Cardiovascular Diseases
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Uncontrolled hypertension (83%) Acute Coronary Syndrome (40-50%) Cardiac Arrhytmias mostly Atrial fibrillation Heart Failure Sudden Cardiac Death Stroke
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Predisposing factors
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Male gender Age Obesity Increased waist/hip ratio Smoking Shortening of the mandible and/or maxilla Hypothyroidism and acromegaly Myotonic dystrophy and Ehlers-Danlos
3
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Night time symptoms of OSA
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Snoring Witnessed apnea Frequent nocturnal awakenings Waking up choking or gasping for air Unrefreshed sleep Restless sleep Nocturia Dry mouth Decreased libido.
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Daytime symptoms of OSA
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Early morning headaches Fatigue Daytime sleepiness Poor memory concentration or motivation Unproductive at work Falling asleep during driving Depression
5
Q
Polysomnography is a standard tool for diagnosis of sleep apnea. What does it contain?
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Electrooculogram
Electroencephalogram
Electromyogram
Electrocardiogram
