The relationship between the findings of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials and severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

ConclusionThe negative effects of chronic intermittent hypoxia related with OSAS on the brainstem and vestibular system can be demonstrated by VEMP tests. Especially, the inability to obtain the wave is the most important finding showing this situation. Also, we think that N1P2 interval and P1N1 amplitude markers can be used to detect the subclinical negative effect of chronic hypoxia on vestibular nuclei in the brainstem.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research