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CPAP Therapy Improves Intractable Hemifacial Spasm
Narongrit Kasemsap1, Sittichai Netwijitpan1, Panita Limpawattana1
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
|November 10, 2015
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may cause hypertension and hemifacial spasm. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment improved both OSA-induced hypertension and intractable hemifacial spasm in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Cardiology
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder associated with cardiovascular complications.
- Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles.
- The relationship between OSA and hemifacial spasm has not been previously established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a novel case of obstructive sleep apnea-induced hypertension with intractable hemifacial spasm.
- To investigate the efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in managing these co-occurring conditions.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a patient presenting with symptoms of OSA, hypertension, and hemifacial spasm.
- Diagnosis of OSA confirmed via polysomnography.
- Treatment initiated with CPAP therapy.
Main Results:
- The patient experienced significant improvement in both hypertension and hemifacial spasm following CPAP treatment.
- Resolution of OSA symptoms correlated with the amelioration of secondary conditions.
Conclusions:
- This case suggests a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea and the development of hypertension and hemifacial spasm.
- CPAP therapy may be an effective treatment for patients with OSA-related hypertension and hemifacial spasm.
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