2011
Is Laryngeal Descent Associated With Increased Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Yamashiro Y, Kryger M. Is Laryngeal Descent Associated With Increased Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? CHEST Journal 2011, 141: 1407-1413. PMID: 22016482, DOI: 10.1378/chest.10-3238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaAirway lengthSleep apneaJapanese patientsVocal cordsUpper airway lengthLogistic regression analysisMultislice CT scanOSA severityConsecutive patientsUpper airwayRisk factorsCT scanBMIPatientsALVCAHILow laryngeal positionLaryngeal positionCollapsible segmentApneaRegression analysisCordLarynxWomen
2010
Prediction of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a large Greek population
Bouloukaki I, Kapsimalis F, Mermigkis C, Kryger M, Tzanakis N, Panagou P, Moniaki V, Vlachaki EM, Varouchakis G, Siafakas NM, Schiza SE. Prediction of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a large Greek population. Sleep And Breathing 2010, 15: 657-664. PMID: 20872180, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-010-0416-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeSignificant clinical predictorsInitiation of treatmentLogistic regression analysisSelf-reported symptomsEDS severityNinety patientsSleepiness severityClinical predictorsIndependent predictorsPSG evaluationMass indexDiagnostic polysomnographyHip circumferenceClinical indicesScore 10High riskAnthropometric measurementsScore 4Predictive valuePatients
2002
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Being Treated for Prior to This Diagnosis?
Smith R, Ronald J, Delaive K, Walld R, Manfreda J, Kryger MH. What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Being Treated for Prior to This Diagnosis? CHEST Journal 2002, 121: 164-172. PMID: 11796446, DOI: 10.1378/chest.121.1.164.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeBody mass indexChronic obstructive airways diseaseObstructive airways diseaseHealth care utilizationSleep apnea patientsControl subjectsApnea patientsAirway diseaseOSAS patientsCardiovascular diseaseObstructive sleep apnea patientsHealth care utilization measuresApnea-hypopnea indexCongestive heart failureEffect of obesityIschemic heart diseaseSleep apnea syndromeDegree of hypoxemiaSignificant independent predictorsLogistic regression analysisCertain cardiovascular disordersHealth care resourcesRegression analysisApnea syndrome