Association of lipoprotein levels with sleep apnea: role of autonomic dysfunction

Abstract

Objectives. Although multiple mechanisms, including autonomic dysfunction, seem to link sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) with dyslipidemia in animal studies, the data in clinical studies are limited. The aim of this study was to explore the association of lipoprotein levels with SDB measures in healthy habitual snorers. We supposed that autonomic dysfunction is the linking mechanism.

Keywords

• sleep-disordered breathing
• polysomnography
• total cholesterol
• triglycerides
• baro-reflex sensitivity