Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities and Consequences
Pathophysiology, Comorbidities, and Consequences
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 17. May 2007
Book
Hardback
508 pages
978-0-8493-9180-4 (ISBN)
Description
Responding to the growing recognition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as a major medical condition and the emergence of exciting new therapies, this source analyzes the clinical features, characteristics, comorbidities, and impact of OSA on patient biological systems and quality-of-life. Edited by the Director of the Center for Human Sleep Research at Stanford, this source supplies an all-encompassing guide to the comorbid medical conditions and socioeconomic impact of OSA.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Illustrations
60 s/w Abbildungen, 22 farbige Abbildungen, 37 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 24 s/w Tabellen
24 Tables, black and white; 37 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, color; 60 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-9180-4 (9780849391804)
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Clete A. Kushida
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities and Consequences
Pathophysiology, Comorbidities, and Consequences
E-Book
05/2007
CRC Press
€350.99
Available for download
Clete A. Kushida
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities and Consequences
Pathophysiology, Comorbidities, and Consequences
E-Book
05/2007
CRC Press
€351.99
Available for download
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Content
FEATURES, FACTORS, AND CHARACTERISTICS. History. Epidemiology.
Ontogeny. Phylogeny and Animal Models. Upper Airway Anatomy. Physiology and Dynamics of the Upper Airway. Upper Airway Pathology. Control of Breathing in Sleep. Arousal From Sleep. Pathogenesis. Risk Factors. Familial and Genetic Factors. The Spectrum of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. ASSOCIATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES. Morbidity and Mortality. Central and Autonomic Nervous System. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Congestive Heart Failure. Hypertension and the Cardiovascular System. Endocrine Function and Glucose Metabolism. Obesity. Mood and Behavior. Sleepiness. Health-Related Quality of Life. Driving Risk and Accidents. Economic and Societal Impact
Ontogeny. Phylogeny and Animal Models. Upper Airway Anatomy. Physiology and Dynamics of the Upper Airway. Upper Airway Pathology. Control of Breathing in Sleep. Arousal From Sleep. Pathogenesis. Risk Factors. Familial and Genetic Factors. The Spectrum of Sleep-Disordered Breathing. ASSOCIATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES. Morbidity and Mortality. Central and Autonomic Nervous System. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Congestive Heart Failure. Hypertension and the Cardiovascular System. Endocrine Function and Glucose Metabolism. Obesity. Mood and Behavior. Sleepiness. Health-Related Quality of Life. Driving Risk and Accidents. Economic and Societal Impact