0545 the Relationship of Hypopnea Apnea Ratio (Har) to Effective Positive Airway Pressure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome

Cutting for Cures: Bariatric Surgery and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

“…5 This results in a lower critical closing pressure (Pcrit) and lower level of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for resolution of the sleep-disordered breathing despite relatively high apnea hypopnea indices. 6 Treatment of choice is CPAP, combined with a long-term weight loss strategy. However, significant weight loss is often difficult and its maintenance is even more challenging for many people.…”