The impact of obstructive sleep apnea on aortic disease in Marfan's syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Aortic dissection is a life-threatening manifestation of Marfan's syndrome. Preliminary evidence suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with aortic disease in Marfan's syndrome. OBJECTIVES: To study the effect of OSA on aortic events in Marfan's syndrome...

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Main Authors: Kohler, M, Pitcher, A, Blair, E, Risby, P, Senn, O, Forfar, C, Wordsworth, P, Stradling, JR
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013