کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3091827 1190443 2008 16 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Gender differences in obstructive sleep apnea and treatment implications
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علم عصب شناسی عصب شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Gender differences in obstructive sleep apnea and treatment implications
چکیده انگلیسی

SummaryObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of daytime sleepiness for millions of Americans. It is also a disease associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, daytime sleepiness, motor vehicle accidents, and diminished quality of life. A number of population-based studies have shown that OSA is more common in men than in women and this discrepancy is often evident in the clinical setting. There are a number of pathophysiological differences to suggest why men are more prone to the disease than women. Although the exact mechanisms are unknown, differences in obesity, upper airway anatomy, breathing control, hormones, and aging are all thought to play a role. The purpose of this review was to examine the literature on gender differences in OSA and to analyze whether or not these differences in pathogenic mechanisms affect diagnosis or treatment.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Sleep Medicine Reviews - Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2008, Pages 481–496
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