Is obstructive sleep apnea a risk factor for development of venous thromboembolism?

Is obstructive sleep apnea a risk factor for development of venous thromboembolism?

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with hypercoagulable state that could lead to venous thromboembolism (VTE) occurrence and recurrence. Aim To study the relationship between OSA and the development of VTE. Patients and methods This prospective study was conducted from September...

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Main Author: Amal Abd El-Azem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
intermittent hypoxia
obstructive sleep apnea
recurrent pulmonary embolism
venous thromboembolism
Online Access:http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=552;epage=559;aulast=Abd

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