Pulse transit time: comparison to polysomnographic studies

F. Buchanan, N. Wiltshire, J. R. Catterall, A. H. Kendrick (Bristol, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Airway obstruction measurement (FOT - NEP) sleep and lung sound analysis
Session: Airway obstruction measurement (FOT - NEP) sleep and lung sound analysis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 321
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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