Impact of Compression Stockings vs. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Overnight Fluid Shift and Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Patients on Hemodialysis

IntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in edematous states, notably in hemodialysis patients. In this population, overnight fluid shift can play an important role on the pathogenesis of OSA. The effect of compression stockings (CS) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on fluid...

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Main Authors: Bruno C. Silva, Roberto S. S. Santos, Luciano F. Drager, Fernando M. Coelho, Rosilene M. Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmed.2017.00057/full