Validation of raised serum bicarbonate for diagnosis of obesity hypoventilation syndrome

V. Macavei, K. Spurling, H. Makker (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Physiology, obesity and the downstream effects of OSA
Session: Physiology, obesity and the downstream effects of OSA
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3185
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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