Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Author | : Ferran Barbé |
Publisher | : European Respiratory Society |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2015-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781849840606 |
ISBN-13 | : 1849840601 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common and progressive chronic disease. It is responsible for a high number of comorbidities and is linked with increased mortality, including a rise in the rate of sudden cardiac death. It is widely acknowledged that OSA now affects millions of people worldwide. This Monograph considers this high-impact condition from four different perspectives: pathogenesis; at-risk populations; clinical scenarios; and treatment and management. Comprehensive and up-to-date chapters provide the reader with a concise overview of OSA, making this book a useful reference for pulmonologists concerned with the management of this disease.