CPAP therapy in OSA patients: The effects on healthcare use and medical costs related to cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases

J.K. Varga, G. Horvath, Z.I. Komlosi, G. Boszormenyi-Nagy, K. Vardi Visy, G. Losonczy, L. Kunos (Budapest, Hungary)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - CPAP: beneficial effects on different aspects of health
Session: CPAP: beneficial effects on different aspects of health
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 433
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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