Synonyms CARDIOPULMONARY OBESITY SYNDROME, Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, Extreme obesity with alveolar hypoventilation (disorder) + [29] |
Introduction HYPOVENTILATION syndrome in very obese persons with excessive ADIPOSE TISSUE around the ABDOMEN and DIAPHRAGM. It is characterized by diminished to absent ventilatory chemoresponsiveness; chronic HYPOXIA; HYPERCAPNIA; POLYCYTHEMIA; and long periods of sleep during day and night (HYPERSOMNOLENCE). It is a condition often related to OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA but can occur separately. |
Start Date01 Jan 2024 |
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Start Date01 Dec 2023 |
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