Metabolic abnormalities in obstructive sleep apnea: A double whammy
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[Metabolic abnormalities in obstructive sleep apnea patients].
INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a well-recognized risk factor of cardiovascular disorders and is related to metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of BMI and AHI/RDI on metabolic disturbances in patients suspected of OSA. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ninety-nine patients referred with suspected OSA underwent standard polysomnography or limited sleep study. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Lung India
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0970-2113
DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.95298