scholarly journals The importance of early diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with cardiovascular diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Karol Osłowski ◽  
Wojciech Kukwa ◽  
Daniel Śliż
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Obstructive sleep apnoea and schizophrenia: a primer for psychiatrists

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 201-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulkader Alam ◽  
Kadiamada Nanaiah Roy Chengappa
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Osa Treatment

Alam A, Chengappa KNR. Obstructive sleep apnoea and schizophrenia: a primer for psychiatristsObjective:The main objective of this review is to improve psychiatric clinician awareness of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and its potential consequences in patients with schizophrenia. This article will also discuss the diagnosis and treatment options for OSA while considering the significant role psychiatrists can play in facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of OSA.Data sources:Ovid, Medline and PsychInfo databases were searched for articles between 1960 and 2010. Search terms used wereSleep apnoeaorapnoeaandschizophreniaorpsychosis. The number of articles retrieved was 38. Articles were carefully reviewed for any data pertinent to OSA in patients with schizophrenia.Conclusions:OSA is a common disorder that is frequently unrecognised. As a chronic breathing condition, OSA is associated with adverse health outcomes and high mortality. OSA may co-occur with schizophrenia or evolve over time, especially with weight gain. The diagnosis should be considered whenever a patient presents with risk factors or clinical manifestations that are highly suggestive of OSA. Those who report snoring, daytime sleepiness and are obese or have a large neck circumference should be considered for an OSA diagnosis. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of OSA can reduce daytime sleepiness, improve cardiovascular and other medical conditions, as well as reduce mortality. Psychiatrists can play very important role in suspecting OSA in their patients and making the initial referral. Furthermore, behavioural management, especially promoting weight loss and smoking cessation, are effective components of OSA treatment that psychiatrists are positioned to facilitate with their patients.

An evaluation of heart failure clinicians' knowledge, attitudes and clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Lizelle Bernhardt ◽  
Emer M Brady ◽  
Noelle Robertson ◽  
Iain B Squire
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Background/aims Obstructive sleep apnoea is a public health problem that remains under recognised. Despite obstructive sleep apnoea being associated with the incidence and progression of heart failure, clinician awareness is lacking within and across clinical specialities. This study aimed to evaluate heart failure clinicians' knowledge, attitudes and clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. Methods This study used a web-based, cross-sectional survey, using the modified Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Knowledge and Attitudes questionnaire among heart failure clinicians in the UK. Results The survey was completed by 102 heart failure clinicians. Out of a possible score of 37, the median knowledge scores were 29 (78%; interquartile range 26–31), 26 (70%; interquartile range 22–28) and 18 (49%; interquartile range 16.5–23.5) for doctors, nurses and pharmacists, respectively. The majority of doctors and nurses felt that obstructive sleep apnoea was important; however, confidence in the identification and management of obstructive sleep apnoea was low across all three groups of clinicians. Conclusions There is a knowledge deficit regarding the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea among heart failure clinicians.

scholarly journals Limitations and promise in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

1997 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.S. Aboussouan ◽  
J.A. Golish ◽  
D.S. Dinner ◽  
M. Strome ◽  
W.B. Mendelson
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Cardiovascular Diseases - Hypothesis of Pathophysiological Interlinks

Pneumologie ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 295-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Schulz ◽  
H. Olschewski ◽  
F. Grimminger ◽  
W. Seeger
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep
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