Prevalence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in patients with atherosclerosis: A study using carotid ultrasonography and coronary angiography

G. H. Abo El-Magd, R. Elshafey, T. Hassan (Tanta, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –A metabolic medley: sleep disordered breathing
Session: A metabolic medley: sleep disordered breathing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2552
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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