Progress in Sleep Apnea Research

Sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. There are two distinct forms of sleep apnea: Central and Obstructive. Breathing is interrupted by the lack of effort in Central Sleep Apnea, but from a physical block to airflow despite effort in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In Mixed Sleep Apnea, both types of events occur. Regardless of type, the individual affected with sleep apnea is rarely (if ever) aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening. Sleep apnea is recognised as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes, or is suspected because of its effects on the body (sequelae). This volume examines leading-edge research important for an understanding of the field.

Sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. This volume examines the various research important for an understanding of the field.

Preface; Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome; When a Fluid Structure Interaction keeps you awake: A Physical Approach to Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Non-linear Modelling and Analysis of Breathing Data; Automated Screening for Sleep Apnea in the Home Environment; Right Ventricular Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Screening of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using the Entropy of the Decomposed Wavelet Bands of RRI Data; Assessment of Nervous System Function with the use of Evoked Potentials in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome; Index.