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Hypopnea natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Overview

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Complications

Hypopnea is a disorder that results in excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including traffic accidents, diminished productivity in the work place and emotional problems.

Cardiovascular consequences of hypopnea include myocardial infarction, stroke, psychiatric problems, impotence, cognitive dysfunction, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and memory loss.

References

References

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