2016
The use of positive airway pressure therapy for treatment of resistant hypertension
Won C, Guilleminault C. The use of positive airway pressure therapy for treatment of resistant hypertension. Expert Review Of Cardiovascular Therapy 2016, 14: 505-511. PMID: 26671301, DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2016.1132626.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPositive airway pressure therapyObstructive sleep apneaAirway pressure therapyBlood pressure controlResistant hypertensionPressure therapyPressure controlSubgroup of patientsHigh-risk populationBlood pressureSleep apneaRisk factorsPathological mechanismsHypertensionNovel targetPatientsTherapyPotential mechanismsApneaMedicationsBreathingSleepTrials
2015
Gender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy
Won C, Guilleminault C. Gender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy. Expert Review Of Respiratory Medicine 2015, 9: 221-231. PMID: 25739831, DOI: 10.1586/17476348.2015.1019478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaSleep-disordered breathingSeverity of OSAUpper airway functionGender-related differencesAirway functionEndothelial dysfunctionLung functionComorbid conditionsSleep apneaTreatment optionsRespiratory stabilityImproved outcomesGender differencesGreater riskAdverse effectsWomenLimited dataAge increasesBreathingFemale presentationsHypertensionApneaAirwayPregnancy