Open AccessSex Influences Endothelial Function in Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Author(s) -
Michael Faulx,
Emma K. Larkin,
Brian D. Hoit,
Joan Aylor,
Andrew T. Wright,
Susan Redline
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
sleep
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.222
H-Index - 207
eISSN - 1550-9109
pISSN - 0161-8105
DOI - 10.1093/sleep/27.6.1113
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial artery , cardiology , polysomnography , endothelial dysfunction , obstructive sleep apnea , univariate analysis , arterial stiffness , body mass index , cohort , apnea–hypopnea index , apnea , blood pressure , multivariate analysis
The bases for the association between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cardiovascular disease are poorly understood. Endothelial dysfunction, assessed with brachial artery ultrasonography, may predict cardiovascular risk and represent preclinical vascular disease. We determined whether flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and peak blood flow (PBF) increase after cuff occlusion is altered with SDB.
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