Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children: prerequisites for formation and possibilities of ultrasound diagnostics of structural and functional changes in the vascular system
Abstract:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children are relatively frequent sleep disorder, with a prevalence of 15 %, in pediatrics population, as reported by different studies. The clinical consequences of OSA are daytime sleepiness, cognitive and behavioral disorders, and poor school performance. OSA has serious social implications given their correlations with cardiovascular diseases and obesity. The article reflects the mechanisms involved in the development of the pathologic changes in cardiovascular system in OSA… Show more
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