A new index in the definition of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): apnoea-hypopnoea duration index (AHDI)

O. Kokturk, T. Ulukavak Ciftci (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Diagnosis of sleep related breathing disorders
Session: Diagnosis of sleep related breathing disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1780
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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