Background Despite the improvement in the prognosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS),
substantial morbidity and mortality remain. We aimed to evaluate the effect of obstructive …

The main aim of this international consensus document on obstructive sleep apnea is to
provide guidelines based on a critical analysis of the latest literature to help health …

Rationale: The incidence of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) may be increasing in
parallel with the present obesity epidemic. Despite extensive noninvasive ventilation (NIV) …

Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea and systemic hypertension (SH) are highly prevalent.
Although their association has been suggested in cross-sectional studies, conflicting …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an
effective treatment for sleep apnea (SA), although the evidence for improving chronic heart …

Background Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is commonly treated with continuous positive
airway pressure or non-invasive ventilation during sleep. Non-invasive ventilation is more …

Rationale: Home respiratory polygraphy may be a simpler alternative to in-laboratory
polysomnography for the management of more symptomatic patients with obstructive sleep …

Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an effective form of treatment in patients with
obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) who have concomitant severe obstructive sleep …

Background Compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is
essential in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but adequate control is not always …

Acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID 19 pneumonia may require a variety of non-
pharmacological strategies in addition to oxygen therapy to avoid endotracheal intubation …