Impact of insomnia on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Conclusion: The high prevalence of poor sleep quality and insomnia in patients with PAH warrants regular screening and appropriate treatment. Treating sleep problems may contribute to improve the QOL and exercise capacity in PAH.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Swinnen, K., Delcroix, M., Belge, C., Quarck, R., Testelmans, D., Buyse, B., Helsen, F. Tags: Pulmonary Circulation and Pulmonary Vascular Disease Source Type: research