The central function of patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome is impaired,and the research progress of magnetic resonance diffusion imaging technology
ZHANG Jinhui
SUN Liqiang
LIU Ronghui
Abstract：Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome is a common disease characterized primarily by episodes of apnea or hypoventilation during sleep,significantly impacting the patient's sleep quality.It may also lead to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and even affects the cognitive function of patients.In recent years,significant progress has been made in the application of diffusion imaging technology in the central nervous system.An increasing number of studies utilize diffusion weighted imaging,diffusion tensor imaging,diffusion kurtosis imaging,and related derived techniques to investigate the alterations in the microstructure of the patients'brains,aiming to explore the mechanisms of cognitive impairment.This article reviews relevant research,aiming to systematically outline the clinical applications of diffusion techniques in investigating Patho-physiological changes related to cognitive decline in patients.This,in turn,provides a more scientific and accurate basis for clinical decision-making,promotes the further development of precision medicine,and offers more effective intervention measures to improve patients quality of life.
Keywords：obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndromediffusion weighted imagingdiffusion tensor imagingdiffusion kurtosis imagingcognitive impairment
Publication Date：2025-05-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 651-654 )