Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a useful tool to evaluate the treatment efficacy of positive airways pressure therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): A pilot study
In obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) the periodic reduction or cessation of breathing due to narrowing or occlusion of the upper airway during sleep leads to an impaired cerebral vascular autoregulation that is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, including stroke. Continuous posit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S179354581450014X |