There are multiple definitions:
malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde adduct(English)
mitral annular area(English)
mandibular advancement appliance(English)
- the most common type of a dental device in use today to treat OSA. Makes the mandible protrude forward, preventing or minimizing the upper airway collapse during sleep. A significant variability in the patients' response to treatment has been observed, which can be explained by the severity of sleep apnea at baseline and duration of treatment. A combination of abnormal anatomy and physiology of the upper airway can produce its repetitive narrowing during sleep, resulting in OSA. Treatment of sleep-breathing disorder ranges from lifestyle modifications, upper airway surgery, CPAP to the use of oral appliances. A proper treatment selection should be preceded by thorough clinical and instrumental examinations
- CPAP, MAS
- Sleep medicine, Respiratory system
- https://doi.org…07/5584_2016_61
metatarsus adductus angle(English)