Articles by author - Zuzana Carnicka

Is nocturnal epilepsy cause of disturbed quality of sleep and elevated daytime sleepiness?

Klobucníková K, Carnická Z, Wagnerová H, Siarnik P.

Journal Article 2014; 35(5): 405-410 PubMed PMID: 25275263  Keywords:  Adult, Algorithms, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Disorders of Excessive Somnolence:diagnosis, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy:complications, Female, Humans, Male, Medical History Taking, Middle Aged, Polysomnography, Prospective Studies, Sleep Stages:phys.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Authors evaluated quality of sleep and daytime vigilance in patients with nocturnal epilepsy and compared it to those with day.....

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Predictors of impaired endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Siarnik P, Carnicka Z, Krizova L, Wagnerova H, Sutovsky S, Klobucnikova K, Kollar B, Turcani P, Sykora M.

Journal Article 2014; 35(2): 142-148 PubMed PMID: 24878978  Keywords:  Adult, Baroreflex:physiology, Cardiovascular Diseases:diagnosis, Endothelium, Vascular:physiopathology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Polysomnography, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Severity of Illness Index, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive:complications,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Endothelial dysfun.....

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