Original Research
Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2015)
Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Dalim Kumar Baidya*, Riddhi Kundu and Nishant Patel
Corresponding Author: Dalim Kumar Baidya,
Received: Sep 25, 2014
Accepted: Nov 19, 2014
Published: Nov 22, 2014
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Abstract
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a sleep related breathing disorder affecting a significant section of middle aged population. The pro inflammatory state that exists in OSA patients contributes to accelerated atherosclerosis and increased incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) has emerged as a non invasive tool for assessment of underlying atherosclerosis. It helps predict future cardiovascular events, thereby helping in risk stratification and modifying treatment decisions. The scope of CAC scoring in specific subpopulation of OSA patients remains to be defined.
Dalim Kumar Baidya (2014), Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Aperito J Surg and Anaesth 1:101
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