Evaluation of the Impact of Body Position on Primary Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome

ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of the body position on primary central sleep apnea syndrome.MethodsFifty-five subjects diagnosed with central sleep apnea (CSA) through polysomnographic examinations were prospectively enrolled in the study. All patients underwent cardiologic and neurologic examinations. Primary positional central sleep apnea (PCSA) was determined when the supine Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI) was greater than two times the non-supine AHI. The primary PCSA and non-PCSA groups were compared in terms of demographic characteristics, sleep parameters, and treatment approaches.ResultsOverall, 39 subjects diagnosed with primary CSA were included in the study; 61.5% of the subjects had primary PCSA. There were no differences between the primary PCSA and non-PCSA groups regarding age, sex, body mass index (BMI), co-morbidities, and history of septoplasty. In terms of polysomnography parameters, AHI (P = .001), oxygen desaturation index (P = .002), the time spent under 88% saturation during sleep (P = .003), number of obstructive apnea (P = .011), mixed apnea (P = .009), and central apnea (P = .007) was lower in the primary PCSA group than in the non-PCSA group. Twenty-nine percent of the patients in the primary PCSA group were recommended position treatment and 71% were recommended positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy; all patients in the non-PCSA group were recommended PAP therapy.ConclusionsOur results demonstrated that the rate of primary PCSA was high (61.5%) and primary PCSA was associated with milder disease severity compared with non-PCSA. The classification of patients with primary CSA regarding positional dependency may be helpful in terms of developing clinical approaches and treatment recommendations.     

Is excessive daytime sleepiness a predictor of carotid atherosclerosis in sleep apnea?

ObjectiveTo elucidate the relationship between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and carotid atherosclerosis determined by ultrasonography and serum surrogate markers.MethodsOne hundred and forty-seven patients (102 males) with snoring and sleep-disordered breathing were investigated. Carotid atherosclerosis was evaluated by serum analysis of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and fibrinogen and four sonographic indices: intima media thickness (IMT) of the common carotid artery (CCA), IMT from the bulb to the internal carotid artery (ICA), combined IMT measurements from all segments and a plaque score. EDS was assessed by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Pearson correlation analysis, intergroup comparison (ANOVA) and two multiple regression models explored associations between confounders, surrogate markers and EDS.ResultsForty-four patients had no OSA (apnea–hypopnea index AHI < 5 h^?1), 27 mild (5–15), 25 moderate (15–30) and 51 severe OSA (>30). The ESS significantly distinguished severe OSA from non-OSA patients (p = 0.003). It showed significant correlations with the BMI, HbA1c, systolic RR, the AHI, sleep time spent with an oxygen saturation <90%, the respiratory arousal index, IMT of the CCA and combined IMT measurements, but no correlation with serum markers. The ESS was found to be an independent predictor of CCA-IMT in the pre-polysomnographic multiple regression model (p = 0.008), but not in the post-polysomnographic model after including respiratory variables.ConclusionEDS is associated with obesity, diabetes and all respiratory variables in OSA patients and may serve as an independent predictor of carotid atherosclerosis before polysomnography.     

Impact of obstructive sleep apnea in recruitment of coronary collaterality during inaugural acute myocardial infarction

BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to myocardial preconditioning by increasing coronary collateral vessel recruitment in patients with acute coronary occlusion.AimTo determine the relationship between the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and coronary collaterality during acute myocardial infarction.MethodsThis study prospectively included 71 patients with an inaugural myocardial infarction who had undergone a coronary angiography within 24 h of onset. All patients underwent an overnight polygraph before discharge and were classified according to the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI). Coronary collaterals were scored by visual analyses and according to the Rentrop grading system.ResultsMean age was 59 ± 11 years and 83% of patients were men. All patients had complete or subtotal occlusion of the infarct-related artery. After the sleep study, patients were divided into two groups: 25 were suffering from OSA (AHI > 15/h). Patients with OSA showed better collateral vessel development (Rentrop score ≥ 1) compared to non-OSA patients (68 vs. 41%, P = 0.032). AHI was significantly higher in patients with developed coronary collaterals (Rentrop ≥ 1) compared to those without collaterality (17.74 ± 13.2 vs. 12.24 ± 10.9, P = 0.025).ConclusionCoronary collateral development may be increased in OSA patients who are presenting with a first myocardial infarction.     

Hypertension artérielle et risque cardiovasculaire associés au syndrome d’apnées obstructives du sommeil chez l’adulte en Guadeloupe

Background and purposeIn Guadeloupe, data on the relationships between arterial hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are unavailable. The aim of this study was: to assess the frequency of hypertension and non-dipper pattern evaluated by 48-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in an adult population identified obstructive sleep apnea/non-obstructive sleep apnea during overnight polygraphy ; to determine the cardio-metabolic factors associated with obstructive sleep apnea.Design and methodA cross-sectional study was realized at Pointe-à-Pitre Hospital. Patients were referred for suspected sleep apnea to sleep specialist and performed a nocturnal polygraphy. Diagnosis was confirmed if the apnea-hypopnea index was ≥ 5. We obtained two groups: sleep apnea/non-sleep apnea. All patients underwent 48-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. The cardio-metabolic factors were identified and assessed (fasten level of hs-CRP and Homa-IR index).ResultsA total of 204 patients were included. Mean age at diagnosis was 54 ± 10 years, 63% were women. OSA was present in 69.6% with a higher frequency in men than in women. Difference was not significant between the two groups for hypertension frequency (84.5% vs 77%; P = 0.22), non-dipper pattern (77.5% vs 76%; P = 0.79) and hs-CRP. Differences for age, snoring, body max index, mean waist circumference, Homa-IR index, obesity, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes were significant.ConclusionsOur data highlight raised frequency of cardiovascular metabolic factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and confirm their high cardiovascular risk.     

老年心血管疾病患者阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征的评价

目的 评价老年心血管疾病患者阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征(OSAS)的患病情况和特点,为临床决策提供参考. 方法 采用便携式睡眠监测仪对入住在老年心内科的患者,进行睡眠呼吸监测,了解其阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)的患病情况. 结果 共监测了317例老年心血管疾病患者的夜间睡眠呼吸紊乱情况,得出符合OSA[睡眠呼吸紊乱指数(AHI)≥5]的有281例,占88.6%;符合阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征(OSAS)[AHI≥5,Epworth量表(ESS)≥9分]的有47例,占14.8%.多元回归分析结果 提示,以OSA严重程度作为因变量,对它影响有显著性意义的是最低血氧饱和度和血氧饱和度下降指数(简称氧减指数),而年龄、习惯性打鼾、嗜睡评分、体质指数(BMI)、血氧饱和度平均值和低于90%的时间对其影响无显著性意义. 结论 老年心血管疾病患者中OSAS具有高的患病率,而且无白天嗜睡症状的OSA的老年人患病率更高.对睡眠呼吸暂停严重程度的独立预测因子是最低血氧饱和度氧减指数,而老年人的年龄、BMI、是否经常打鼾、是否白天嗜睡与OSA的严重程度关系不密切.     

Prevalence of masked and nocturnal hypertension in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

IntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered as a risk factor for the development and worsening of compensation of arterial hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Prevalence of masked and nocturnal hypertension can have a significant negative impact on these patients and these prevalences are not well known.AimTo evaluate the prevalence of masked and nocturnal hypertension in patients with OSA.Materials and methodsIn this study, 97 (88 men) patients were enrolled, average age 53.9 ± 9.7 years. OSA was diagnosed with polysomnography and the continuous positive airway pressure therapy has been indicated according to current guidelines. Then were evaluated parameters of OSA (apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation index (ODI), % of sleep time <90% SpO₂, average night SpO₂). Patients also underwent physical examination including office blood pressure measurement, 24 h blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and measurement of anthropometric parameters.ResultsFollowing average values were present in OSA patients (mean value and standard deviation): AHI 54.6 ± 22.7, ODI 58.3 ± 24, % of sleep time < 90% SpO₂ 35.4 ± 25.1, average night SpO₂ 88.8 ± 5. Masked hypertension was present in 55 (56.7%) patients, nocturnal hypertension in 79 (81.4%) patients. Arterial hypertension was appropriately compensated in only 15 (15.5%) patients. Results have not shown any statistically significant correlation between prevalence of nocturnal hypertension and AHI (p = 0.059), % of sleep time <90% SpO₂ (p = 0.516), average night SpO₂ (p = 0.167). ODI was significantly higher in patients with nocturnal hypertension (p = 0.002). No correlation between prevalence of masked hypertension and AHI (p = 0.841), ODI (p = 0.137), average night SpO₂ (p = 0.991) and % of sleep time <90% SpO₂ (p = 0.896) has been present.ConclusionThis study has demonstrated high prevalence of masked and nocturnal hypertension in patients with OSA, which can considerably increase risks of cardiovascular diseases in these patients.     

Uric acid as a potential mediator of cardiovascular morbidity in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Background and aimsObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is now considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease. Although uric acid is increasingly being implicated in CV morbidity and mortality, no study attempted to determine independent role of uric acid in CV morbidity of OSA patients. We aimed to assess the role of serum uric acid as a potential mechanism of CV morbidity in a nonselected cohort of OSA patients.MethodsThis was a cohort study in which patients who had undergone a formal sleep study for diagnosis of OSA were recruited. Included patients were grouped according to apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) as mild, moderate and severe OSA. Patients with AHI < 5 served as control group. Patients were interrogated as to cardiovascular morbid conditions which included prior history and an established diagnosis of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accident, congestive heart failure due to coronary artery disease and arrhythmias.Results436 OSA patients included (72 controls, 97 with mild, 75 with moderate, and 192 with severe OSA). The severe group also had higher serum uric acid level compared with the control and other OSA groups. Linear regression showed that the Ln uric acid was positively associated with Ln AHI score. In unadjusted logistic regression, severe OSA was associated with higher odds of a cardiovascular event, OR = 2.81 (1.307–6.041), p = 0.0081 while the other categories of sleep apnea were not. However, severe OSA was no longer significant after adjusting for age, gender, diabetes mellitus status, hypertension status, BMI, and smoking, OR = 1.882 (0.826–4.287), p = 0.1322. Uric acid was significantly higher in those who had a cardiovascular event even in the mild, moderate and severe OSA groups.ConclusionHyperuricemia is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease in OSA patients. This strong relationship persists even after controlling for well-known traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.     

Association between obstructive sleep apnea and premature supraventricular contractions

ObjectiveThe exact association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and premature supraventricular contractions (PSVCs) has not been established.MethodsWe prospectively performed polysomnography together with 24-hour Holter electrocardiography in 431 patients who were clinically suspected of having OSA and examined the association between OSA severity and PSVCs during wakefulness and sleep. The patients were classified into 4 groups according to the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) quartiles (Q1 = patients with AHI < 13.8, Q2 = those with 13.8 ≤ AHI < 28.8, Q3 = those with 28.8 ≤ AHI < 48.1, Q4 = those with AHI ≥ 48.1).ResultsThe number of PSVCs/hour during sleep differed significantly among the 4 groups, but the number of PSVCs/hour during wakefulness did not. The prevalence of PSVC ≥ 5/hour during sleep was significantly higher in Q4 (21.0%) than the other 3 groups (Q1, 9.0%; Q2, 8.0%; Q3, 6.0%; all p < 0.05 for Q4), but the prevalence of PSVC ≥ 5/hour during wakefulness did not differ among the 4 groups. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the highest AHI quartile was significantly associated with PSVC ≥ 5/hour during sleep (odds ratio 3.04, 95% confidence interval 1.44–6.42, p = 0.004).ConclusionsSevere OSA can cause PSVCs during sleep, but its effect appears not to be strong. Further studies are needed to clarify the clinical significance of this small but significant increase in PSVCs during sleep in severe OSA patients.     

中老年人阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征白天嗜睡的临床分析

目的　通过对阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征 (OSAHS)患者白天嗜睡的测评 ,探讨白天嗜睡在不同年龄、病情之间的发生率。　方法　采用Epworth嗜睡量表 ,对经过多导睡眠监测(PSG)诊断为OSAHS的患者进行测评。　结果　OSAHS患者白天嗜睡的发生率为 5 4 3% ,且不同年龄组 (老年组和非老年组 )、不同病情组 (按睡眠呼吸紊乱指数 ,即AHI大小划分 )的发生率差异无显著性 ,嗜睡程度以非老年组高于老年组 (P <0 0 5 ) ,重度组高于轻、中度组 (P <0 0 5 )。　结论　中老年OSAHS患者白天嗜睡的发生率 5 4 3% ,老年患者的发生率与非老年患者没有差别。     

Effectiveness of CPAP vs. Noninvasive Ventilation Based on Disease Severity in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome and Concomitant Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

RationaleObesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) with concomitant severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is treated with CPAP or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during sleep. NIV is costlier, but may be advantageous because it provides ventilatory support. However, there are no long-term trials comparing these treatment modalities based on OHS severity.ObjectiveTo determine if CPAP have similar effectiveness when compared to NIV according to OHS severity subgroups.MethodsPost hoc analysis of the Pickwick randomized clinical trial in which 215 ambulatory patients with untreated OHS and concomitant severe OSA, defined as apnoea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 30 events/h, were allocated to NIV or CPAP. In the present analysis, the Pickwick cohort was divided in severity subgroups based on the degree of baseline daytime hypercapnia (PaCO₂ of 45–49.9 or ≥50 mmHg). Repeated measures of PaCO₂ and PaO₂ during the subsequent 3 years were compared between CPAP and NIV in the two severity subgroups. Statistical analysis was performed using linear mixed-effects model.Results204 patients, 97 in the NIV group and 107 in the CPAP group were analyzed. The longitudinal improvements of PaCO₂ and PaO₂ were similar between CPAP and NIV based on the PaCO₂ severity subgroups.ConclusionIn ambulatory patients with OHS and concomitant severe OSA who were treated with NIV or CPAP, long-term NIV therapy was similar to CPAP in improving awake hypercapnia, regardless of the severity of baseline hypercapnia. Therefore, in this patient population, the decision to prescribe CPAP or NIV cannot be solely based on the presenting level of PaCO₂.     

Obstructive sleep apnea in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Correlation with disease activity and pulmonary function tests

Aim of the workTo assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as one of the common primary sleep disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and study its correlation to disease activity and pulmonary function tests.Patients and methodsThis study included 30 female patients with RA who fulfilled the American College of Rheumatology/European league against rheumatism classification criteria. All the patients were subjected to full medical history, thorough clinical examination with evaluation of the disease activity using disease activity score-28 (DAS28), laboratory assessment of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), pulmonary function tests (PFTs) (FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC) and one night polysomnography at the sleep laboratory.ResultsPolysomnographic data revealed OSA in 14 RA patients (46.7%). Patients with OSA showed longer disease duration (7.0 ± 1.94 years), higher BMI (30.8 ± 2.48), hsCRP level (6.7 ± 0.6 mg/L) and DAS28 (4.9 ± 1.85) than patients with no OSA (4.0 ± 1.72 years, 20.3 ± 1.55, 4.9 ± 0.3 mg/L and 3.7 ± 1.28 respectively). There was non-significant difference between both groups regarding the PFTs (p > 0.05). The study showed a significant correlation between AHI (apnea-hypopnea index) and BMI, hsCRP and DAS28 (r = 0.45, 0.43 and 0.51, respectively) (p < 0.05). No significant correlation was detected between AHI and PFTs.ConclusionObstructive sleep apnea is commonly associated with RA patients; these findings possibly suggest common underlying pathological mechanisms which may be linked to chronic inflammation. Co-existence of OSA in RA patients may influence the disease activity and the level of circulating inflammatory markers. Considering diagnosis and treatment of this sleep disorder in RA patients may help in improved clinical care, better prognosis and avoid rheumatoid-associated morbidities.     

The incremental role of obstructive sleep apnoea on markers of atherosclerosis in patients with metabolic syndrome

ObjectiveMetabolic syndrome (MS) is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis, but the relative role of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is largely unknown. The main objective of this study is to determine the impact of OSA on markers of atherosclerosis in patients with MS.MethodsEighty-one consecutive patients with MS according to the Adult Treatment Panel III underwent a clinical evaluation, polysomnography, laboratory and vascular measurements of carotid intima media thickness (IMT), carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) and carotid diameter (CD) in a blind fashion. OSA was defined as an apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) ≥15 events/hour. Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the variables that were independently associated with the vascular parameters.ResultsFifty-one patients (63%) had OSA. No significant differences existed in age, sex, MS criteria, and cholesterol levels between patients with (MS+OSA) and without OSA (MS?OSA). Compared with MS?OSA patients, MS+OSA patients had higher levels of IMT (661 ± 117 vs. 767 ± 140 μm), PWV (9.6 ± 1.0 vs. 10.6 ± 1.6 m/s), and CD (6705 ± 744 vs. 7811 ± 862 μm) (P < 0.001 for each comparison). Among patients with MS+OSA, all vascular parameters were similar in patients with and without daytime sleepiness. The independent parameters associated with IMT, PWV, and CD were AHI, abdominal circumference, and systolic blood pressure (R² = 0.42); AHI and systolic blood pressure (R² = 0.38); and AHI, age, abdominal circumference and systolic blood pressure (R² = 0.45), respectively. The R² of AHI for IMT, PWV and CD was 0.12, 0.10 and 0.20, respectively.ConclusionsOSA is very common and has an incremental role in atherosclerotic burden in consecutive patients with MS.     

Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

IntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, and hyperinsulinemia. Pregnancy increases the risk of OSA; however, the relationship between OSA and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is unclear. We aimed (1) to evaluate OSA prevalence in GDM patients; (2) to assess the association between OSA and GDM; and (3) to determine the relationships between sleep parameters with insulin resistance (IR).MethodsA total of 177 consecutive women (89 with GDM, 88 controls) in the third trimester of pregnancy underwent a hospital polysomnography. OSA was defined when the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was ≥5 h^?1.ResultsPatients with GDM had higher pregestational body mass index (BMI) and neck circumference than controls, but no differences in snoring or OSA-symptoms, or AHI (3.2 ± 6.0 vs. 1.9 ± 2.7 h^?1, p = .069). OSA prevalence was not significantly different in both groups. We did not identify OSA as a GDM risk factor in the crude analysis 1.65 (95%CI: 0.73–3.77; p = .232). Multiple regression showed that total sleep time (TST), TST spent with oxygen saturation< 90% (T90), and maximum duration of respiratory events as independent factors related with homeostasis model assessment of IR, while T90 was the only independent determinant of quantitative insulin sensitivity check index.ConclusionOSA prevalence during the third trimester of pregnancy was not significantly different in patients with GDM than without GDM, and no associations between OSA and GDM determinants were found. We identified T90 and obstructive respiratory events length positive-related to IR, while TST showed an inverse relationship with IR in pregnant women.     

The relationship between self-reported nocturnal sleep duration,daytime sleepiness and 24-h urinary albumin and protein excretion in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes

AimIn the current study the relationship between self-reported nocturnal sleep duration (NSD) and daytime sleepiness with 24-h urinary protein excretion (UPE) and 24-h urinary albumin excretion (UAE) were investigated in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.MethodsAll patients underwent history taking, physical examination, blood pressure (BP) measurement, 12 lead electrocardiographic evaluation, routine urine analysis, biochemical analysis, 24-h urine collection to measure UAE, UPE and creatinine clearance. Self reported NSD and daytime sleepiness (using Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)) were recorded for all patients.ResultsIn total 110 patients (56 male and 54 female) were included. Self reported NSD was 7.17 ± 1.07 h. Mean ESS score was 5.59 ± 2.48. Stepwise linear regression of independent factors revealed that logarithmically converted 24-h UAE (as a dependent parameter) was related with clinical systolic BP (b: 0.01, p: 0.003), HbA1c (b: 0.082, p: 0.033), self reported NSD (b: ?0.152, p: 0.004) and ESS score (b: 0.044, p: 0.043). Additionally, on the other hand, 24-h UPE was related with clinical systolic BP (b: 0.011, p: 0.001) and self reported NSD (b: ?0.179, p < 0.0001) in regression analysis.ConclusionIn conclusion, 24-h UAE were independently related with self reported NSD and daytime sleepiness where as 24-h UPE was related with only NSD in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients.     

Association between sleep duration and osteoporosis risk in middle-aged and elderly women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

ObjectiveIncreasing evidence has suggested an association between sleep duration and osteoporosis risk, although the results of previous studies have been inconsistent. To our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis of the literature and quantitative estimates of the association between sleep duration and risk of osteoporosis in population-based studies of middle aged and elderly women.MethodsPertinent studies were identified by searching PubMed and EMBASE databases up to February 2016. Five out of six included studies were cross-sectional and one was a prospective cohort study. They included 72,326 participants from three different countries. We extracted 31,625 individuals in these studies for our meta-analysis.ResultsA pooled odds ratio analysis in women between 40 to 86 years indicated that there is an inverse relationship between sleep duration and osteoporosis (overall OR = 1.07 95% CI: 1.00–1.15). The negative association of long sleep duration (8 h or more per day) with osteoporosis risk was observed in middle aged and elderly women (OR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.06–1.38) but not in women with short sleep duration (7 h or less per day) (OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.90–1.05).ConclusionThis meta-analysis suggests that long sleep duration (8 h or more per day) may be associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly. Further prospective cohort studies with longer follow-up periods, valid instruments for measurement of sleep duration and dynamic sleep quality are warranted to support the possible relationship between sleep duration and osteoporosis risk in women.     

Respiratory Center Function and Its Impact in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Treatment

IntroductionPatients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) need treatment with positive pressure either with continuous (CPAP) or double pressure (NIV). The apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) is considered a key data for making therapeutic decisions. We hypothesized that HR may be an useful tool to establish different phenotypes and individualize treatment in patients with OHS. Our objective was to analyze the role of the respiratory center response to hypercapnia (HR) in the adequacy of positive airway pressure therapy.MethodWe included subjects with OHS treated with CPAP or NIV according to AHI and baseline pCO₂. We analyzed therapeutic effectiveness and treatment changes prioritizing CPAP if AHI > 30/h. Therapy was considered adequate if it was effective after two years. HR was measured with the p0.1/pEtCO₂ ratio and its capability to select therapy was analyzed. The statistical study was performed by means comparison (Student's t) and multivariate analysis (logistic regression).Results67 subjects were included of 68(11) years old, 37 (55%) males, initially 45 (67%) treated with NIV and 22 (33%) with CPAP, one case was excluded and in 25 (38%) the treatment was changed. Finally, CPAP was adequate for 29 subjects (44%) and NIV for 37 (56%). The CPAP group showed AHI 57/h (24) and p0.1/pEtCO₂ 0.37 cmH₂O/mmHg (0.23), NIV group AHI 43/h (35) and p0.1/pEtCO₂ 0.24 (0.15) with p = 0.049 and 0.006. In multivariate analysis, p0.1/pEtCO₂ (p = 0.033) and AHI > 30 (p = 0.001) were predictors of adequate therapy.ConclusionMeasuring the RH of the respiratory center helps to select the most appropriate treatment for patients with OHS.     

Nocturnal oxygen therapy prevents progress of congestive heart failure with central sleep apnea

BackgroundSleep disordered breathing has been reported to be associated with congestive heart failure (CHF). Nocturnal oxygen has been shown to abolish apnea. The aim of this study is to examine whether nocturnal oxygen reduces sympathetic nerve activity, and prevents progress of CHF.Methods93 patients with left ventricular ejection fractions< 60%, were examined with overnight saturation monitoring for an oxygen desaturation index. Subjects with oxygen desaturation of 4% ≥ 4/h were examined with polysomnography. Apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) was calculated as the total number of episodes of apnea and hypopnea per hour of sleep. We started nocturnal oxygen for the patients with AHI ≥ 20. Urinary and plasma catecholamines concentrations, serum brain natriuretic peptide, human atrial natriuretic peptide, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase levels were measured before and after starting oxygen.ResultsCompared among the three groups, CHF with central sleep apnea (CHF-CSA) group had significantly higher 24-h urinary adrenaline (CHF-CSA: 4.411 ± 2.940 μmol/day, CHF with obstructive sleep apnea (CHF-OSA): 2.686 ± 1.084 μmol/day, CHF without apnea (CHF-N): 3.178 ± 1.778 μmol/day, P < 0.05). Oxygen therapy significantly decreased AHI and 4 serum BNP levels (from 91.75 ± 80.35 pg/ml to 52.75 ± 45.70 pg/ml, mean change = 33.85 pg/ml, P = 0.0208). Serum eNOS levels were lower in CHF-CSA group and CHF-OSA group than in CHF-N group (CHF-CSA: 15.89 ± 10.75 pg/ml, CHF-OSA: 7.46 ± 3.91 pg/ml, CHF-N: 27.33 ± 14.83 pg/ml, P < 0.05).ConclusionsNocturnal oxygen may prevent progress of CHF with central sleep apnea.     

低氧血症与 OSAHS 患者嗜睡的关系分析简

目的 分析阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征（OSAHS）患者低氧血症与白天嗜睡的关系.方法 选取我院就诊的150例OSAHS患者为研究对象,根据嗜睡评分进行分组,比较嗜睡组与非嗜睡组的一般情况及夜间多导睡眠监测参数,并将各数据参数进行相关性分析.结果 嗜睡组与非嗜睡组相比,嗜睡评分、睡眠呼吸暂停通气指数、氧减指数显著高于非嗜睡组（P〈0.05）,最低血氧饱和度显著低于非嗜睡组（P〈0.05）.多元回归提示日间嗜睡评分仅与氧减指数相关.结论 OSAHS患者日间嗜睡与氧减指数密切相关,夜间低氧血症是OSAHS患者出现日间嗜睡的主要原因.     

Analysis of arterial hypertension pharmacotherapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

IntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often connected with arterial hypertension and it could also be a cause of secondary hypertension. Treatment of arterial hypertension and optimal blood pressure level are important for prevention of cardiovascular complications. It is not well known how to treat patients with OSA and arterial hypertension. Also many patients with OSA suffer from metabolic syndrome which worsen their prognosis.AimThe aim of our study was to assess arterial hypertension compensation in patients with metabolic syndrome and moderate to severe OSA and to analyze used pharmacotherapy.Materials and methods85 hypertensive patients (75 men) with metabolic syndrome, average age 53.6 ± 9.3 years, were evaluated using overnight sleep study with diagnosis of OSA, average apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) 56.3 ± 23. Patients underwent 24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and their current pharmacotherapy data were obtained. Appropriate combinations of antihypertensive drugs (patients with metabolic syndrome) were derived from ESH/ESC 2013 guidelines.ResultsArterial hypertension was well compensated in only 11.8% of the patients. 24.7% patients were treated according to current guidelines. Fisher's exact test with analysis of adjusted residues has found higher rate of blood pressure subcompensation in patients treated with triple+ combination of drugs (p = 0.035, 51.4% vs 10%).ConclusionOnly a small number of patients had optimal blood pressure level and were treated according to current ESH/ESC guidelines. We have to constantly appeal to all physicians to perform ABPM in patients with OSA.