Arousal Intensity is a Distinct Pathophysiological Trait in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Conclusions:Average arousal intensity is independent of the preceding respiratory stimulus. This is consistent with arousal intensity being a distinct trait. Respiratory and pharyngeal muscle responses increase with arousal intensity. Thus, patients with higher arousal intensities may be more prone to respiratory control instability. These findings are important for sleep apnea pathogenesis.Citation:Amatoury J, Azarbarzin A, Younes M, Jordan AS, Wellman A, Eckert DJ. Arousal intensity is a distinct pathophysiological trait in obstructive sleep apnea.SLEEP 2016;39(12):2091–2100.
Source: Sleep - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research