Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...

This condition is known as hypercapnia, which can have severe health consequences. This blog explains what hypercapnia is, its types, how it occurs, the symptoms, and how it can be treated and ...

Fourteen participants with OHS and 14 controls were recruited between August 2008 and February 2012 (figure 2). Baseline characteristics (table 1) show that groups were well matched for age and gender ...

The following is a summary of "Prospective randomized evaluation of transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring during complex electrophysiological procedures under deep sedation: the TRACES trial," ...

Their development is favored by the presence of infection, with its accompanying bronchospasm, hypoxia and hypercapnia, and by the use of digitalis. Digitalis, however, was an important factor in ...

ukmuenster.de Objective This retrospective study aimed to investigate whether overnight oxymetry and early morning blood gas analysis predict nocturnal hypoventilation (NH) as reflected by night-time ...

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can cause left atrial (LA) and left ventricular (LV) remodelling, which is linked ...

These scores could be used to trigger gold standard assessments for BiPAP, such as nocturnal oximetry, overnight polysomnography, daytime hypercapnia, and forced and slow vital capacities ...

Records obtained by the Courier & Press show how Indiana State Police investigated the death of Vanderburgh County deputy Asson Hacker.

Chronic coughing and wheezing may be warning signs of lung disease. WebMD's slideshow covers the symptoms and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).