The effects of CPAP-withdrawal on cerebral vascular reactivity and brain oxygenation in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomised-controlled trial.

Conclusion: Preliminary data analysis suggests an impaired CVR in grey matter in patients with OSA during CPAP-withdrawal. Implications on cardiovascular risk remains to be clarified.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Thiel, S., Lettau, F., Haile, S. R., Rejmer, P., Schwarz, E. I., Stöberl, A., Sievi, N., Rossi, C., Becker, A., Boss, A., Stradling, J. R., Kohler, M. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research