Impact of Sleep Fragmentation and Arousal on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: Nature and science of sleep
Published Date: Dec 20, 2024

Abstract

PURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a contributing factor to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed to investigate the clinical and polysomnographic characteristics of OSA patients with and without NAFLD, focusing on the relationships between sleep fragmentation, arousal and NAFLD.

Authors

  • Yue Zhong
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.
  • Biying Wang
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.
  • Jiefeng Huang
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.
  • Meixin Nian
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.
  • Jianming Zhao
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.
  • Gongping Chen
    Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, People's Republic of China.

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