Assessment of carotid artery wall in patients with OSA syndrome and the effect of CPAP on its thickness

M. Agha, R. Habib (Shebien-El Kom, Egypt)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Sleep disordered breathing 2
Session: Sleep disordered breathing 2
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2226
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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M. Agha, R. Habib (Shebien-El Kom, Egypt). Assessment of carotid artery wall in patients with OSA syndrome and the effect of CPAP on its thickness. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2226

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