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Sleep disordered breathing in the elderly.

J P Janssens1, S Pautex, H Hilleret

  • 1Department of Geriatrics, University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland. jansen@cmu.unige.ch

Aging (Milan, Italy)
|February 24, 2001
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Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is common in older adults, worsening sleep quality and potentially increasing mortality. It is linked to cognitive decline, especially in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is prevalent in the elderly, impacting sleep quality.
  • Aging naturally reduces sleep quality, and SDB exacerbates this in older individuals.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prevalence rises with age, affecting 11-62% of older adults and increasing mortality risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the occurrence and impact of SDB in the elderly.
  • To examine the association between SDB and neurological conditions, heart failure, and cognitive function.
  • To highlight SDB as a potential factor in reversible dementias and daytime sleepiness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on SDB prevalence and consequences in the elderly.
  • Analysis of SDB associations with aging, neurological disorders, heart failure, and cerebrovascular disease.

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  • Evaluation of SDB's clinical impact on cognitive function, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.

    • Main Results:

    • SDB, especially OSA, is common in the elderly and linked to higher mortality.
    • SDB is frequent in patients with neurological disorders, heart failure, and cerebrovascular disease, correlating with poorer prognosis.
    • In Alzheimer's disease, SDB is more frequent and severity correlates with cognitive impairment.

    Conclusions:

    • SDB is a significant issue in the elderly, affecting sleep, mortality, and cognitive function.
    • Consider SDB in elderly patients with cognitive decline, excessive daytime sleepiness, or heart failure.
    • The causal link between SDB and Alzheimer's disease requires further investigation.