Obstructive sleep apnoea and cardiovascular disease: a literature review
As obesity becomes more common worldwide, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) continues to rise. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a well-known disorder that causes chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH), which is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis directly and indirectly. Ischaemic hea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Archives of Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Obstructive-sleep-apnoea-and-cardiovascular-disease-a-literature-review,109809,0,2.html |