Does CPAP therapy affect motor cortical excitability in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)?

R. Carrai, A. Grippo, I. Romagnoli, R. Bianchi, B. Lanini, F. Gigliotti, G. Scano (Pozzolatico, Firenze, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - CPAP therapy for OSA
Session: CPAP therapy for OSA
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1320
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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