0011 The Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity and Sex on Cerebral Perfusion

Introduction Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been shown to initiate a pathological cascade negatively affecting the cardiovascular system, including cerebral circulation. There is limited data on OSA effects on regional brain function, though reduced global cerebral blood flow (CBF) has been observed among patients with OSA. However, there are few precise assessments. We hypothesized that regional CBF values are altered in OSA, and that sex...