Ultrasonographic changes and impact factors of diaphragmatic function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome

CONCLUSION: The diaphragm is thickened and diaphragmatic contractility is decreased in OSAHS patients. Nocturnal intermittent hypoxia is a risk factor for diaphragmatic hypertrophy and impaired diaphragmatic contractility.PMID:38413555 | DOI:10.1007/s11325-024-03010-7

Source: Sleep and Breathing - February 27, 2024 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Zhijun Wang Jing Li Yingchun Zhang Rui Chen Source Type: research