Effects of intermittent hypoxia on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function: implications for obstructive sleep apnoea

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dc.contributor.advisorPoulin, Marc J.
dc.contributor.advisorHanly, Patrick J.
dc.contributor.authorFoster, Glen Edward
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T21:57:23Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T21:57:23Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 137-151en
dc.description.abstractIntermittent hypoxia is thought to be an important contributor to the increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease observed in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). This thesis reports findings from three major experiments designed to examine the relationship between OSA, intermittent hypoxia, and vascular function. In Study 1, the cerebral vascular response to hypoxia was assessed in newly diagnosed patients with OSA, both before and after 4-6 weeks of continuous positive airway pressure (CP AP). The cerebral blood flow response to hypoxia was found to be significantly reduced in patients with OSA and treatment with CPAP normalized this response. An attenuated cerebral blood flow response to hypoxia may contribute to an increased risk for cerebral vascular disease. In Study 2, the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular responses to acute hypoxia were assessed following exposure to prolonged bouts of intermittent hypoxia in healthy human subjects. The results from this study demonstrate that intennittent hypoxia can enhance the presser response to hypoxia and increase resting arterial pressure. Furthermore, the cerebral vascular response to hypoxia and the production of nitric oxide were reduced with intermittent hypoxia. These findings suggest that intennittent hypoxia affects blood pressure and cerebrovascular regulation which is, therefore, likely to contribute to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in OSA patients. Study 3 was designed to assess the importance of the angiotensin-II type-I receptor in the cardiovascular response to a single six-hour bout of intermittent hypoxia. Healthy human subjects took part in a double blind, placebo-controlled, and randomized, crossover study. The results demonstrate the importance of the type-I angiotensin-II receptor in mediating the hypertensive response associated with intennittent hypoxia. Taken together, the results from these three studies provide evidence to support the hypothesis that intermittent hypoxia exposure similar to that experienced by OSA patients can contribute to changes in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular regulation. Ultimately, these regulatory changes may be precursors to the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in OSA.
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dc.identifier.citationFoster, G. E. (2009). Effects of intermittent hypoxia on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function: implications for obstructive sleep apnoea (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2978en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/2978
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/103979
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleEffects of intermittent hypoxia on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function: implications for obstructive sleep apnoea
dc.typedoctoral thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCardiovascular & Respiratory Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1859 520502029
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