Publications by authors named "Parakevi Argyropoulou"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the effectiveness of combining oximetry with four questionnaires to identify obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) compared to traditional polysomnography (PSG).
- The research involved 204 patients, revealing that the Stop Bang questionnaire had the highest sensitivity but low specificity, while the Epworth Sleepiness Scale had better specificity and positive predictive values.
- Oximetry is useful for identifying severe OSAHS, but it does not enhance the diagnostic accuracy for mild and moderate cases, indicating that PSG remains necessary for thorough assessment.
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Different clinical models and questionnaires have been used to evaluate patients with the highest OSAHS probability.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical utility of five different questionnaires--STOP, STOPBang (SB), Berlin Questionnaire (BQ), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and 4-Variable Screening Tool (4-V) - in a sleep clinic in order to identify patients at risk for OSAHS and to assess the best possible combination of these tools.