2016
Chitinase-3-like protein-1 (YKL-40) as a marker of endothelial dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea
Jafari B, Mohsenin V. Chitinase-3-like protein-1 (YKL-40) as a marker of endothelial dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Medicine 2016, 25: 87-92. PMID: 27823723, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2016.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypertensive OSAObstructive sleep apneaFlow-mediated vasodilationEndothelial dysfunctionYKL-40Sleep apneaEndothelial-dependent vasodilatory capacityNormotensive OSAChitinase-3-like protein 1Sleep-disordered breathingCharacteristic curve analysisChitinase-3-like proteinHypertension independentVasodilatory capacityCardiovascular morbidityEndothelial functionHypertension statusRisk factorsPrevalent disorderHypertensionNegative correlationDysfunctionPotential biomarkersSignificant negative correlationCurve analysis
2006
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep: the interaction.
Urbano F, Mohsenin V. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep: the interaction. Panminerva Medica 2006, 48: 223-30. PMID: 17215794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansHypoxiaPolysomnographyPrevalencePulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveRespirationSleepSleep Apnea SyndromesConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseasePulmonary diseaseSevere chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratory muscle fatigueRight ventricular overloadElevated pulmonary pressuresUpper airway resistanceFourth leading causeFunctional residual capacityGoal of therapyOxyhemoglobin dissociation curveProfound adverse effectsMillion adultsResultant hypoxemiaOxygen desaturationPulmonary rehabilitationPulmonary pressureVentricular overloadAirway resistanceRespiratory driveSmoking cessationMorning fatigueLung mechanicsSleep disturbances
2001
Gender Differences in the Expression of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Role of Upper Airway Dimensions
Mohsenin V. Gender Differences in the Expression of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Role of Upper Airway Dimensions. CHEST Journal 2001, 120: 1442-1447. PMID: 11713117, DOI: 10.1378/chest.120.5.1442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaSleep-disordered breathingUpper airway sizeUpper airway dimensionsSleep apneaAirway sizeMale patientsFemale patientsAirway dimensionsUpper airwayEvaluation of SDBPrevalence of OSAPharyngeal sizeGreater total body fatMild obstructive sleep apneaUpper airway resistance syndromeSevere obstructive sleep apneaPharyngeal muscle toneUpper airway patencyEffect of obesityExcessive daytime sleepinessSimilar clinical presentationUpper airway narrowingDifferent pathogenetic mechanismsMajor risk factor