What is it about?
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of a major blood vessel (aorta). Currently, little is known about the underlying risk factors of disease progression. In this cohort study, we identified sleep apnea (i.e. pauses in breathing during sleep) as a risk factor for faster aneurysm expansion.
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Why is it important?
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. Untreated sleep apnea might contribute to life-threatening complications in aortic disease. However, if correctly diagnosed, it can be easily treated.
Perspectives
I have started my research career with this cohort in June 2014 and it was the beginning of a great adventure. Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with whom I have developed long standing collaborations.
Thomas Gaisl
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This page is a summary of: Obstructive sleep apnoea and the progression of thoracic aortic aneurysm: a prospective cohort study, European Respiratory Journal, November 2020, European Respiratory Society (ERS),
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.03322-2020.
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Obstructive sleep apnoea and the progression of thoracic aortic aneurysm: a prospective cohort study
Obstructive sleep apnoea may be an independent risk factor for faster thoracic aortic aneurysm expansion and thus potentially contributes to life-threatening complications in aortic disease
Editorial from the ERJ
This editorial highlights recent evidence suggesting that a common sleep-related breathing disorder, namely obstructive sleep apnoea, may contribute to thoracic aneurism expansion independent from traditional risk factors https://bit.ly/38nxKBY
Obstructive sleep apnoea and the progression of thoracic aortic aneurysm: a prospective cohort study
Obstructive sleep apnoea may be an independent risk factor for faster thoracic aortic aneurysm expansion and thus potentially contributes to life-threatening complications in aortic disease
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