Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Metabolic Effects: Evidence from Animal Models

Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 263 - 277
Published: Jun 1, 2007
Abstract
OSA, the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing, is characterized by recurrent collapse of the upper airway during sleep leading to periods of intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. There is growing evidence that OSA is associated with metabolic abnormalities and may be implicated in causality of metabolic disorders. OSA is linked to increased risk of hypertension, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes,...
Paper Details
Title
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Metabolic Effects: Evidence from Animal Models
Published Date
Jun 1, 2007
Volume
2
Issue
2
Pages
263 - 277
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