Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...
This can then lead to rebound hypertension and increased brain swelling. Hypercapnia can also be harmful, causing brain arterial dilation and increased intracranial pressure. Therefore ...
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Arterial blood gases may show a low oxygen level and, sometimes a high carbon dioxide level (hypercapnia). With chronic lung disease, hemoglobin levels are often high in an attempt to carry more ...