Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences

Bacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold stand...

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Main Authors: Novković Dobrivoje, Cvetković Gordana, Aćimović Slobodan, Milić Rade, Šarac Sanja, Urošević Radmila
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Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2019-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2019/0042-84501800015N.pdf
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author Novković Dobrivoje
Cvetković Gordana
Aćimović Slobodan
Milić Rade
Šarac Sanja
Urošević Radmila
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Cvetković Gordana
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Milić Rade
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description Bacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold standard in the diagnosis of this disorder represents a polysomnography (PSG), which is technically a complex and multidisciplinary method. Respiratory polygraphy (RP) may constitute an adequate replacement for most uncomplicated cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of using respiratory polygraphies in diagnosing of obstructive sleep apnea. Methods. On all the patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea, RP and a retrospective analysis of the obtained results were performed. Results. By completing our examination, we proved that there was a positive correlation between the results obtained by using RP and the predictors of obstructive sleep apnea such as the Epworth sleepiness scale (EPWORTH) score, neck circumference and body mass index. Conclusion. Respiratory polygraphy represents a cheaper and simpler replacement for PSG, especially with uncomplicated obstructive breathing disorders during sleep.
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spelling doaj-art-3b8029c0eba74ec2bc7b48bbb134fbb42025-08-20T02:16:33ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502406-07202019-01-0176111190119310.2298/VSP170504015N0042-84501800015NUsing respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiencesNovković Dobrivoje0Cvetković Gordana1Aćimović Slobodan2Milić Rade3Šarac Sanja4Urošević Radmila5Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, SerbiaMilitary Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia + University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, SerbiaMilitary Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia + University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, SerbiaMilitary Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia + University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, SerbiaMilitary Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia + University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, SerbiaGeneral Hospital Jagodina, Jagodina, SerbiaBacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold standard in the diagnosis of this disorder represents a polysomnography (PSG), which is technically a complex and multidisciplinary method. Respiratory polygraphy (RP) may constitute an adequate replacement for most uncomplicated cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of using respiratory polygraphies in diagnosing of obstructive sleep apnea. Methods. On all the patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea, RP and a retrospective analysis of the obtained results were performed. Results. By completing our examination, we proved that there was a positive correlation between the results obtained by using RP and the predictors of obstructive sleep apnea such as the Epworth sleepiness scale (EPWORTH) score, neck circumference and body mass index. Conclusion. Respiratory polygraphy represents a cheaper and simpler replacement for PSG, especially with uncomplicated obstructive breathing disorders during sleep.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2019/0042-84501800015N.pdfsleep apnea syndromediagnostic techniques and proceduresrespiratory function testsrisk factors
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Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
sleep apnea syndrome
diagnostic techniques and procedures
respiratory function tests
risk factors
title Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
title_full Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
title_fullStr Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
title_full_unstemmed Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
title_short Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
title_sort using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea our experiences
topic sleep apnea syndrome
diagnostic techniques and procedures
respiratory function tests
risk factors
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