ДІАГНОСТИКА СИНДРОМУ ОБСТРУКТИВНОГО АПНОЕ / ГІПОПНОЄ В АМБУЛАТОРНІЙ ПРАКТИЦІ

The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea is a common disease which is caused by obstruction of the upper respiratory tract. This condition is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. It is usually associated with a decrease in blood oxygen saturation. Primary risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnoea syndrome — age, being a male and the family anamnesis. To the minor factors contributing to development of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnoea syndrome, adiposity, abusing alcohol, the smoking, a habitual snore, day drowsiness.The researchers are interested in this problem due to the fact that obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome is an adverse consequence of cardiovascular diseases and sudden death. Objective. Determine the prevalence of this disease in the outpatient medical practiceMaterial and methods. Out-patient cardio-respiratory monitoring. Results and discussion. High incidence of disease in outpatient patients.