Randerath W.J., Sanner B.M., Somers V.K. (eds.) Sleep Apnea: Current Diagnosis and Treatment

S. Karger AG, 2006. — 257 p. — (Progress in Respiratory Research, Vol. 35).In the face of the rapid developments in sleep medicine, this book seeks to present the current knowledge in the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep apnea. New physiological approaches to modeling sleep and recent pathophysiologic findings in upper airway mechanics as well as the importance of inflammatory and oxidative processes and the underlying genetic aspects are discussed to open up new avenues of investigation for better understanding and improved therapeutic options. Besides the well-known CPAP therapy, chapters describe novel therapeutic methods that are currently under investigation and highlight their future prospects, limitations as well as recommendations for practice. The influence of breathing disturbances on the cardiovascular system during sleep is significant. Reviews of central sleep apnea and of cardiovascular complications of sleep-disordered breathing therefore play an important role in this edition. Some of the chapters are dedicated to specific aspects in children, in the elderly and in pregnancy and receive special attention as sleep apnea is relevant to all ages.The excellent contributions to this volume will be stimulating reading to pneumologists, sleep and ENT specialists, neurologists, dental surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, general practitioners as well as public health specialists.Sleep Disorders and Their Classification – An Overview
Physiology of Sleep and Dreaming
Physiology of Breathing during Sleep
Physiology of the Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Renal Systems during Sleep
History and Questionnaires
Objectifying Sleepiness
Portable Monitoring Systems
Polysomnography
Nasal, Lung and Cardiovascular Function Tests
Upper Airway Imaging in Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Upper Airway Obstruction in Snoring and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome
Oxidative Stress – The Culprit of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Genetics Aspects of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
Upper Airway Muscles in Obstructive Respiratory Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment
Automatic Positive Airway Pressure Titration and Treatment
Humidification in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Oral Appliances in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Electrical Stimulation of the Upper Airways Muscles
Cardiac Pacemaker Therapy in Sleep Apnea
Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Alternative Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Behavioral and Pharmacological Options
Central Sleep Apnea, Hypoventilation Syndromes and Periodic Breathing Disorders
Cardiovascular Complications of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in the Elderly
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pregnancy