OSAS patients can exhibit nocturnal IL-6 upregulation triggered by apnea related strenuous diaphragmatic contractions and oxygen desaturation. A case controlled prospective study

G. Prezerakos, E. Vagiakis, M. H. Karatza, R. Vasilleiou, A. Tzouvelekis, E. Rigopoulou, D. Parthenis, T. Vasilakopoulos (Athens, Greece)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Inflammation and obesity: implications for OSA
Session: Inflammation and obesity: implications for OSA
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4449
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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