Corticomotor control of the genioglossus in awake OSAS patients: a transcranial magnetic stimulation study

Corticomotor control of the genioglossus in awake OSAS patients: a transcranial magnetic stimulation study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Upper airway collapse does not occur during wake in obstructive sleep apnea patients. This points to wake-related compensatory mechanisms, and possibly to a modified corticomotor control of upper airway dilator muscles. The objective...

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Main Authors: Sériès Frédéric, Wang Wei, Similowski Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/74

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