[HTML][HTML] Correlation between inflammatory markers of atherosclerosis and carotid intima-media thickness in obstructive sleep apnea
…, VA Ventura, A Zucano, F Di Serio, MF Damiani… - Molecules, 2014 - mdpi.com
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder associated with the
development of cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. Systemic inflammation plays an …
development of cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. Systemic inflammation plays an …
[HTML][HTML] Is there a correlation between OSAS duration/severity and carotid intima-media thickness?
…, A Zito, M Gesualdo, P Caputo, MF Damiani… - Respiratory …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a common airways disease
recognized as an independent cardiovascular risk factor. It is often associated with obesity, …
recognized as an independent cardiovascular risk factor. It is often associated with obesity, …
Polysomnograph chart view by patients: a new educational strategy to improve CPAP adherence in sleep apnea therapy
VA Falcone, MF Damiani, VN Quaranta… - Respiratory …, 2014 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: CPAP is currently the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome, but therapy adherence is poor. Many educational trials have been proposed to …
syndrome, but therapy adherence is poor. Many educational trials have been proposed to …
The prognostic role of obstructive sleep apnea at the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
VN Quaranta, P Carratù, MF Damiani… - Neurodegenerative …, 2016 - karger.com
Background/Objective: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease
characterized by the progressive loss of central and peripheral motor neurons. Some studies …
characterized by the progressive loss of central and peripheral motor neurons. Some studies …
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale: conventional self vs physician administration
MF Damiani, VN Quaranta, VA Falcone, F Gadaleta… - Chest, 2013 - Elsevier
… Author links open overlay panel Mario Francesco Damiani MD a , Vitaliano Nicola Quaranta
MD … Author contributions: Dr Damiani had full access to all of the data in the study and takes …
MD … Author contributions: Dr Damiani had full access to all of the data in the study and takes …
[HTML][HTML] Obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and their additive effects on atherosclerosis
MF Damiani, A Zito, P Carratù, VA Falcone… - Biochemistry …, 2015 - hindawi.com
Background and Aims. It is widely accepted that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently
associated with atherosclerosis. Similar to OSA, hypertension (HTN) is a condition …
associated with atherosclerosis. Similar to OSA, hypertension (HTN) is a condition …
[HTML][HTML] Using PaCO2 values to grade obesity-hypoventilation syndrome severity: a retrospective study
MF Damiani, VA Falcone, P Carratù, C Scoditti… - Multidisciplinary …, 2017 - Springer
Background To date, an important aspect that has still not been clarified is the assessment
of OHS severity. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether grading …
of OHS severity. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether grading …
Home unattended portable monitoring and automatic CPAP titration in patients with high risk for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
E Tedeschi, P Carratù, MF Damiani, VA Ventura… - Respiratory …, 2013 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by recurrent obstruction
of the upper airways during sleep. The high prevalence of this disease led to proposed …
of the upper airways during sleep. The high prevalence of this disease led to proposed …
Recurrent pulmonary embolism due to echinococcosis secondary to hepatic surgery for hydatid cysts
MF Damiani, P Carratù, I Tatò, H Vizzino… - Journal of Computer …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
We describe the case of a 53-year-old man with recurrent pulmonary embolism due to intra-arterial
cysts from Echinococcus. Both the patient’s medical history and the computed …
cysts from Echinococcus. Both the patient’s medical history and the computed …
Titration effectiveness of two autoadjustable continuous positive airway pressure devices driven by different algorithms in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea
MF Damiani, VN Quaranta, E Tedeschi, R Drigo… - …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objective Nocturnal application of continuous positive airway pressure (
CPAP ) is the standard treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea ( OSA ). …
CPAP ) is the standard treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea ( OSA ). …