Effects of sildenafil on autonomic nervous function during sleep in obstructive sleep apnea

Effects of sildenafil on autonomic nervous function during sleep in obstructive sleep apnea

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of sildenafil on the autonomic nervous system in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS: Thirteen male patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (mean age 43±10 years with a mean body mass index of 26.7±1.9 kg/m²) received a single 50-mg dose of s...

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Main Authors: Christiane Neves, Sérgio Tufik, Felipe Chediek, Dalva Poyares, Fátima Cintra, Marina Roizenblatt, Fabiano Abrantes, Marina Ariza Monteiro, Suely Roizenblatt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2010-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Nitric oxide
Heart rate variability
Phosphodiesterase-5
Erectile dysfunction
Oxyhemoglobin
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