Cancer and OSA: Current Evidence From Human Studies.
Martínez-García MÁ, Campos-Rodriguez F, Barbé F. Abstract Despite the undeniable medical advances achieved in recent decades, cancer remains one of the main causes of mortality. It is thus extremely important to make every effort to discover new risk factors for this...
Effect of Patient Sex on the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Newly Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Admitted by an Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Sánchez-de-la-Torre A, Abad J, Durán-Cantolla J, Mediano O, Cabriada V, Masdeu MJ, Terán J, Masa JF, de la Peña M, Aldomá A, Worner F, Valls J, Barbé F, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M; Spanish Sleep Group. Abstract BACKGROUND: The cardiovascular consequences of obstructive...
Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Cardiovascular Remodeling Is Reversed by Normoxia in a Mouse Model of Sleep Apnea.
Castro-Grattoni AL, Alvarez-Buvé R, Torres M, Farré R, Montserrat JM, Dalmases M, Almendros I, Barbé F, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M. Abstract BACKGROUND: Intermittent hypoxia (IH) is the principal injurious factor involved in the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality...
Use of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring for the Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Torres G, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Martínez-Alonso M, Gómez S, Sacristán O, Cabau J, Barbé F. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2015 Oct;17(10):802-9. doi: 10.1111/jch.126 AbstractObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent and underdiagnosed disease in hypertensive...
Knowledge management through two virtual communities of practice (Endobloc and Pneumobloc).
Lara B, Cañas F, Vidal A, Nadal N, Rius F, Paredes E, Hernández M, Maravall FJ, Franch-Nadal J, Barbé F, Mauricio D. Abstract We developed two virtual communities of practice (Endobloc and Pneumobloc) to increase the interaction between general practitioners and...
Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Community-Acquired Pneumonia.
Chiner E, Llombart M, Valls J, Pastor E, Sancho-Chust JN, Andreu AL, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Barbé F. Abstract BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can predispose individuals to lower airway infections and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)...
Randomised intervention study to assess the prevalence of subclinical vascular disease and hidden kidney disease and its impact on morbidity and mortality: The ILERVAS project.
Betriu À, Farràs C, Abajo M, Martinez-Alonso M, Arroyo D, Barbé F, Buti M, Lec Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and atherosclerosis are 2 interrelated diseases that increase the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality....
Risk factors for exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective study.
Montserrat-Capdevila J, Godoy P, Marsal JR, Barbé F, Galván L. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although acute exacerbations are key events in the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), their frequency and the factors associated with acute exacerbation are...
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Levels of Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) and Their Value for Predicting Short-Term Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Barcelo A, Bauça JM, Yañez A, Fueyo L, Gomez C, de la Peña M, Pierola J, Rodriguez A, Sanchez-de-la-Torre M, Abad J, Mediano O, Amilibia J, Masdeu MJ, Teran J, Montserrat JM, Mayos M, Sanchez-de-la-Torre A, Barbé F; Spanish Sleep Group. Abstract BACKGROUND: Placental...
Mid- and Long-Term Efficacy of Non-Invasive Ventilation in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: The Pickwick’s Study.
López-Jiménez MJ, Masa JF, Corral J, Terán J, Ordaz E, Troncoso MF, González-Mangado N, González M, Lopez-Martínez S, De Lucas P, Marín JM, Martí S, Díaz-Cambriles T, Díaz-de-Atauri J, Chiner E, Aizpuru F, Egea C, Romero A, Benítez JM, Sánchez-Gómez J, Golpe R,...
Long-term adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy in non-sleepy sleep apnea patients.
Campos-Rodriguez F, Martinez-Alonso M, Sanchez-de-la-Torre M, Barbe F; Spanish Sleep Network. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy greatly depends on consistent use. However, data regarding adherence in non-sleepy...
Risk of exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a primary care retrospective cohort study.
Montserrat-Capdevila J, Godoy P, Marsal JR, Barbé F, Galván L. Abstract BACKGROUND: The risk of exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depends on the severity of disease and other less well known factors. Predictive models of exacerbation are...
Use of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring for the Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Torres G, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Martínez-Alonso M, Gómez S, Sacristán O, Cabau J, Barbé F. Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent and underdiagnosed disease in hypertensive individuals who experience cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to...
Gamma glutamyl transferase and oxidative stress in obstructive sleep apnea: a study in 1744 patients.
Sánchez-Armengol A, Villalobos-López P, Caballero-Eraso C, Carmona-Bernal C, Asensio-Cruz M, Barbé F, Capote F. Abstract OBJECTIVE: We analyze a large population of patients to determine whether gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels are increased in sleep...
Precision Medicine in Patients With Resistant Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Blood Pressure Response to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment.
Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Khalyfa A, Sánchez-de-la-Torre A, Martinez-Alonso M, Martinez-García MÁ, Barceló A, Lloberes P, Campos-Rodriguez F, Capote F, Diaz-de-Atauri MJ, Somoza M, González M, Masa JF, Gozal D, Barbé F; Spanish Sleep Network. Abstract BACKGROUND: In...
Relationship Between OSA and Hypertension.
Torres G, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Barbé F. Abstract There is a bidirectional association between OSA and systemic hypertension. The strengths of this relationship appear to be modulated by factors such as age, sex, and somnolence. The 24-h BP circadian pattern also...