학술논문
Sleep Apnea Severity in People with Acromegaly: Analysis of Data from Iranian Pituitary Tumor Registry (IPTR)
Document Type
Original Paper
Author
Source
Sleep and Vigilance: An International Journal of Basic, Translational and Clinical Research. 7(2):187-193
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2510-2265
Abstract
Background: Sleep apnea is a most common respiratory disorder in patients with acromegaly responsible for cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with severity of sleep apnea in people with acromegaly.Methods: We included 56 patients with acromegaly referred to a tertiary pituitary clinic between 2019 and 2020. All patients were assessed by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) questionnaire and overnight polysomnography.Results: Patients with severe sleep apnea who need continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment were older (OR; 1.08, 95% CI 1.02–1.14, p = 0.010) and had higher waist circumference (OR; 1.08; 1.02–1.15, p = 0.015).Conclusion: In patients with acromegaly, age and waist circumference seem to be the main determinants of severe sleep apnea.