Derived Arterial Stiffness is Increased in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Both periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). OSA has also been linked to increased large arterial stiffness, which is considered an independent risk factor for CVD. We ut...

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Published in:J Clin Sleep Med
Main Authors: Drakatos, Panagis, Higgins, Sean, Pengo, Martino F., Kent, Brian D., Muza, Rex, Karkoulias, Kiriakos, Leschziner, Guy, Williams, Adrian
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2016
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Scientific Investigations
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4751424/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26414977
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.5484
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