A systematic review on the association of sleep-disordered breathing with cardiovascular pathology in adults.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is characterized by repeated breathing pauses during sleep. The prevalence of SDB varies widely between studies. Some longitudinal studies have found an association of SDB with incident or recurrent cardiovascular events.

The prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in Northwest Russia: The ARKHsleep study.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a chronic condition characterized by repeated breathing pauses during sleep. The reported prevalence of SDB in the general population has increased over time. Furthermore, in the literature, a distinction is made between SDB, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and "OSA syndrome" (OSAS).