Publications by authors named "Zilla Sonkova"
Neuro Endocrinol Lett
March 2009
Article Synopsis
- Sleep apnea is linked to advanced atherosclerosis, and this study investigated sleep breathing issues in patients with significant carotid stenosis but no clinical symptoms.
- The study included 17 patients with 70% or more carotid artery stenosis and 17 matched controls, using sleep polygraphy to assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before and after surgery.
- Results showed an association between carotid stenosis and OSA, but this was likely due to higher BMI; the surgery did lead to a decrease in the apnea/hypopnea index among patients.
