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Abnormalities of the Vertebrobasilar Arterial System Leading to Sleep Disorders.
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Abstract
The abnormalities in the vertebrobasilar arterial system such as enlarged, tortuous or dilated arteries and aneurysms can generate pressure and distortion of brain structures especially in the medulla and pons. This brainstem compression by abnormal arteries can lead to various sleep disorders such as sleep related hypoventilation, central sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and positional sleep apnea.