Journal Article

FZJ-2023-01598

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Votteler, S. (Corresponding author) ; Knaack, L. ; Janicki, J. ; Fink, G. R.FZJ* ; Burghaus, L.

2023
Elsevier Amsterdam [u.a.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/34463  doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2022.11.025

Abstract: Background and PurposeSex differences in the clinical findings and the polysomnographic presentation of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are compelling current research issues. For example, patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are predominantly male. While women are older than men and tend to have a higher body mass index, men typically present with a more severe form of obstructive sleep apnea. Using polysomnography, we investigated a German cohort, subdivided per severity levels of obstructive sleep apnea (apnea-hypopnea index: ≥5 to < 15/h (mild), ≥15 to < 30/h (moderate), and ≥30/h (severe)) to provide a detailed analysis of breathing and sleep parameters, accounting for body position effects and severity of illness. A deeper understanding of sex differences may allow targeted diagnosis and treatment adjustment.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Kognitive Neurowissenschaften (INM-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 5251 - Multilevel Brain Organization and Variability (POF4-525) (POF4-525)

Appears in the scientific report 2023

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