1999
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Effect of Nasal Dilation, Sleep Stage, and Sleep Position
Bahammam A, Tate R, Manfreda J, Kryger M. Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Effect of Nasal Dilation, Sleep Stage, and Sleep Position. Sleep 1999, 22: 592-598. PMID: 10450594, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/22.5.592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper airway resistance syndromeStage 1 sleepSleep positionNasal dilationDesaturation timeSleep architectureExternal nasal dilationArousal indexCardiorespiratory parametersSleep stagesNREM sleepNasal cross-sectional areaExternal nasal dilatorSlow-wave sleepObstructive sleepAirway collapsibilityConsecutive patientsNasal dilatorNasal obstructionResistance syndromeSupine positionIntrapharyngeal pressureIndirect markerWave sleepCrossover design
1995
The Effects of Posture Change and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Cardiac Natriuretic Peptides in Congestive Heart Failure
Wilkins M, Su X, Palayew M, Yamashiro Y, Bolli P, McKenzie J, Kryger M. The Effects of Posture Change and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Cardiac Natriuretic Peptides in Congestive Heart Failure. CHEST Journal 1995, 107: 909-915. PMID: 7705152, DOI: 10.1378/chest.107.4.909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failureAtrial natriuretic peptideN-CPAP therapyN-CPAPNatriuretic peptideHeart failureANP concentrationNasal continuous positive airway pressure therapyContinuous positive airway pressure therapyChronic congestive heart failureMean plasma ANP concentrationPositive airway pressure therapyContinuous positive airway pressureUpright postureAirway pressure therapyPositive airway pressureMean levelsPeripheral plasma levelsPlasma ANP concentrationCardiac natriuretic peptidesAirway pressureBNP concentrationsPressure therapyPlasma levelsPatients
1988
Sleep Apnea and Body Position during Sleep
George C, Millar T, Kryger M. Sleep Apnea and Body Position during Sleep. Sleep 1988, 11: 90-99. PMID: 3363274, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/11.1.90.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApnea-hypopnea indexRapid eye movementLateral decubitus positionApnea durationObese patientsSleep apneaDecubitus positionBody positionSleep stagesSevere sleep apneaObstructive sleep apneaNon-REM sleepMajor treatment interventionApnea frequencyOvernight studyPatientsTreatment interventionsApneaNREMEye movementsSleepPrevious studiesPolysomnogramSupinePosition changes
1981
Sleep Disorders in Chronic Airflow Obstruction
Fleetham J, Kryger M. Sleep Disorders in Chronic Airflow Obstruction. Medical Clinics Of North America 1981, 65: 549-561. PMID: 7017303, DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)31513-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic airflow obstructionAirflow obstructionPulmonary hypertensionCardiac arrhythmiasLess rapid eye movement sleepRapid eye movement (REM) sleepSecondary pulmonary hypertensionNocturnal oxygen therapyGas exchange abnormalitiesSleep apnea syndromeEye movement sleepSleep stage changesApnea syndromeOxygen therapyPhysiologic disturbancesMovement sleepSleep disordersSleep profilesPatientsObstructionSleepHypertensionArrhythmiasStage changesSyndrome