Research
Daniela Kuguimoto Andaku1, Vânia D’Almeida14*, Gláucia Carneiro2, Sônia Hix13, Sergio Tufik1 and Sônia Maria Togeiro1
Published: 14 January 2015
Abstract
Background
The simultaneous occurrence of metabolic syndrome and excessive daytime sleepiness are very common in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Both conditions, if present in OSA, have been reported to be associated with inflammation and disruption of oxidative stress balance that impair the cardiovascular system. To verify the impact of daytime sleepiness on inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, we evaluated OSA patients without significant metabolic disturbance.