Transient intracranial pressure elevations (B waves) are associated with sleep apnea.

Casper Schwartz Riedel Isabel Martinez-Tejada Morten Andresen Jens E Wilhjelm Poul Jørgen Jennum Marianne Juhler

Published in: Fluids and barriers of the CNS (2023)

The findings suggest that sleep apnea causes a significant proportion of transient ICP elevations, such as B-waves, and sleep apnea should be considered in ICP evaluation. Treatment of sleep apnea with CPAP can reduce the occurrence of transient ICP elevations. More research is needed on the impact of slow oscillating mechanisms on transient ICP elevations during high ICP and REM sleep.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
cerebral ischemia
risk assessment
physical activity
blood brain barrier
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy
smoking cessation