Vol 68, No 2 (2010)
Chorzy trudni typowi
Published online: 2010-04-22
Sleep apnea syndrome or atrio-ventricular block and hypertension?
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79846
Kardiol Pol 2010;68(2):197-200.
Abstract
A case of hypertensive patient with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is presented. The third degree atrio-ventricular block was
detected during diagnostic procedure and treatment of blood pressure in patient with obstructive sleep apnea. A heart pacemaker
has been implanted. After this procedure the sleep apnea signs have not been detected.
Keywords: sleep apnea syndromeatrio-ventricular blockimpedance cardiographyhypertension